Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 430

Chapter 430 Think It Through

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Alisa had lost her smile. She said she felt a bit tired.

I silently held her hand, hoping to give her a bit of reassurance. But to my surprise, I found Jasper waiting for us as we returned home.

His features closely resemble Alisa's, sharing about 60% of his looks with hints of late Aunt Sally's characteristics. He looked unwell, his frame thin and somewhat sickly.

I knew that many gamblers in Manovia ended up like this, often resorting to drugs to numb themselves. I couldn't quite recall his appearance as a child, but his current version was marked by hostility and a kind of swaggering arrogance.

His head was bandaged, and he had bruises under his eyes, clearly showing signs of having been in a fight. As we approached, he scrambled to his feet. "This is my home! What gives you the right to keep me out?"

should know I have a stake in all of this! No one gets to take it all for themselves!" His voice was hoarse, his eyes filled with malice and greed. "How dare you say that? Where were you when Dad was in trouble? Don't you realize that all the issues the Green family faced were because of you?"

her back while I positioned myself protectively

company lost a lot of money. This all belongs to Alisa.

you're back. You'd

angry expression turned even more twisted. Then, he seemed to have a sudden thought

share the Green name. The company and the house are mine; I'm the sole heir of the Greens, and I'll reclaim

made to leave, but I couldn't

by relying on Leonard's help? Jasper, do you really believe Leonard is on your side? He could abandon me,

expressionlessly, and for a moment, he appeared genuinely taken aback. But then he

that doesn't mean I'm stupid. The money for it will either come from him or Alisa; someone will have to pay. I won't survive without it. Just think it through, Eva. Leonard told me to take good care of you." I felt an impulse

the point of talking to

frustration building inside me. So, Leonard was such a person. He was willing to resort