NovelEnglishChapter 1526: Nathaniel's hand, which had been in motion, paused mid-air. His eyes fell on Harlee as her nonchalant dining continued, and his smile tightened.
Nathaniel had assumed Harlee was merely making the recruits sweat it out before eventually agreeing. He hadn't anticipated her outright refusal.
Without a word, Harlee's glance conveyed her awareness of Nathaniel's assumptions, causing his mustache to twitch slightly. Harlee clearly knew what he was thinking, and she was purposely teasing him.
Rhys, peeling a crab, looked up at Nathaniel. He was accustomed to Nathaniel's usually domineering style and was somewhat amused by Nathaniel's visible embarrassment at Harlee's stance.
Nathaniel shot Rhys a stern look, resentful of Rhys' enjoyment over his discomfort.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNathaniel almost wished he could discipline Rhys with his cane for the slight.
As tension rose, Belinda said, “Let's focus on the meal, everyone. The dishes are getting cold." However, Belinda knew well that the table's heating feature meant the food would stay warm. Slightly embarrassed by her unnecessary reminder, she quickly served more dishes to Harlee to smooth over the moment. Harlee savored the meal with relaxed enjoyment.
Nathaniel glanced around, his eyes twitching slightly. It appeared that everyone found his reaction amusing, which further frustrated him. As the one who made the decisions in this house, he couldn't tolerate such embarrassment.
Nathaniel fumed with frustration, but when Harlee handed him a bowl of soup, he instantly calmed down. His mood shifted, and he eagerly asked her how long she planned to keep the recruits waiting.
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Post-dinner, Harlee bathed Felix and tucked him into bed. Later, she and Rhys made their way back to Remson Manor.
While Rhys freshened up in the bathroom, Harlee, who had already finished her own routine, was lounging on the bed engrossed in her mobile game. The peace was disrupted by a ringing phone.
She eyed the caller ID, silenced the ringtone, and kept on gaming. Only after completing her level did she leisurely hit the answer button.
"What's up?" Her casual greeting seemed to diffuse the caller's initial irritation.
Meanwhile, in the Gruinia presidential office, Barry Stevenson flipped through the files on Kareem that he had just received, unable to hide his grin.
"Harlee, don't forget you owea favor. I'll be attending the Golden Summit in Mogluylia next month." Barry was counting on his power over the Sanderson family to sway Harlee.
From the bedroom, Harlee peeked toward the bathroom and then stepped out onto the balcony. Barry's confident tone irked her, though her expression remained impassive.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Cut to the chase." Her voice grew even colder.
This response seemed to stifle Barry. He rarely got the upper hand with her.
"You're aware my rivals have been relentless, even resorting to employing terrorists. I need you m Ve protection at the upcoming Golden Summit. Think of it as settling your debt," Barry said, attempting to sound casual. He glanced down at the documents on his desk, his voice filled with arrogance.
"Also, I understand your brother Kareem is overseeing security for the event. Surely, you wouldn't want any En mishaps on his watch, right?"
Barry had learned that his opponents intended to oust him from his position while he was away at the Golden Summit After careful thought, he concluded that only Harlee and that man could guarantee his safety. But that man had been gone for three years. Harlee was Barry's only choice.
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