Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 228

Chapter 28 You're Not Leaving

"Idiot! Leonard, you're an absolute idiot!" Mr. Harmon Senior's cane came down, narrowly missing Leonard, but he still stood firm, his chin raised defiantly.

"Grandpa, is there a better way than this?

"With all the gossip flying around, isn't it because she won't divorce me? If she agrees to a divorce, it won't matter who I'm with, and the company won't be affected anymore. This is clearly her responsibility." I shut my eyes tightly, trying to convince myself that he was sick and mentally unwell.

But despite knowing that, the anger burned hot inside me. I wanted to march over and slap him.

"Eva..." Caleb's voice came cautiously from beside me. I turned toward him, my eyes still brimming with unshed tears.

"I'm fine," I muttered, though I clearly wasn't.

"Leonard, shut up!" Mr. Harmon Senior snapped, his cane landing harder, this time on Leonard's back before he turned to the stunned board members.

"I apologize to all of you. Unfortunately, Our family issues have spilled into your lives, and I'm deeply sorry. Give me three days, and I will provide a solution that satisfies everyone. The board meeting is over."

When Mr. Harmon Senior spoke, no one dared argue. The board members exchanged glances, murmuring as they left the room. I could see it in their eyes-change was coming, and Harmon Group was about to face a major shift in power. As the room emptied, a few Harmon family members, including me, remained.

corner of my eye, I saw Amelia lingering by the door, her expression anxious. Of course, she was worried.

long been repaid through years she spent studying abroad. Now, her future hung in the balance. And, just as importantly,

looking fragile at the door, Leonard rushed over and pulled her inside. "Get her out!" Mr. Harmon Senior growled,

about me and Amelia. She has

to leave, it's the person who will soon no longer be part

Your

the family."

beside him, showing no emotion but clearly basking in her small victory, evident. from

the weight of my heart sinking deeper. I forced myself to look away, refusing to give them the satisfaction. Even if I was not part of

at

my way, almost daring me

knew the truth. Yet, she was content to live in denial,

my head down,

it was all a

something inside me shifted. I had already wanted to divorce Leonard. Now, it didn't

I won't regret it!" Leonard shouted, but

need for

have been more. different. Leonard turned toward her, confused. "Amy, don't you want to be