NovelEnglishChapter 1685: Nola maintained her graceful smile.
"Harlee, I've cto invite you to the Happer family manor today. I admit I let jealousy cloud my judgment before, leading to sregrettable actions." As Nola spoke, a look of contrition crossed her face.
"After leaving that day, I reflected deeply. You are still important to me. I'm sorry. I know I hurt you, but it was out of concern for our friendship, not a desire to cause pain." Nola decided to keep her explanation brief. Knowing Harlee's astuteness, elaborate fabrications wouldn't work. She opted for a straightforward, sincere tone, hoping to alleviate Harlee's doubts. Nola's ultimate aim was clear: to lure Harlee back, let Errol engage her, and then exploit their conflict to uncover the true identities of the mysterious elders.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDespite her outward display of regret, Nola felt no remorse. Her seemingly repentant demeanor was merely a strategic ploy.
Confident in her act, Nola believed it masked her true motives perfectly.
Nola's performance seemed effective as bystanders, swayed by her apparent distress, began advocating for reconciliation.
"There are no grudges too deep to mend between friends. She call this way to invite you. Young lady, why not forgive her?" "That's right. Young folks these days blow things out of proportion. It's probably just a small misunderstanding. Young lady, you should forgive her. Can't you see she's nearly in tears?" As the elderly folks spoke up, the young woman chimed in, "Yes, Nola is genuinely kind. Miss, perhaps there's been smisunderstanding?" Harlee remained cool and detached amidst the chatter. The surrounding gossip seemed to wash over her without effect. Her expression was indifferent, her deep eyes filled with an icy disdain as she regarded the ostensibly pitiful Nola before her.
Discover fresh tales on galηovsHarlee's demeanor radiated an understated yet palpable mockery. Interesting. The dignified Nola resorting to such deceit? It seemed she had overestimated Nola before.
With a smirk and a voice devoid of warmth, Harlee responded, "Forgive you? Not happening." Harlee slipped her hands into her pockets, the chill in her gaze piercing Nola like a dagger.
Internally, Nola seethed. After all these years, Harlee had becimpervious to manipulation, whether gentle or forceful. If Errol hadn't insisted that Nola bring Harlee here, she would have given up on the idea entirely. Harlee, despite Nola's attempts to manipulate the situation, remained unmoved. Nola had thought that Harlee, relying on the Sanderson family's backing, would think herself untouchable. However, Harlee's calm demeanor only made Nola's frustration grow. Nola had assumed the downfall of the Cavendish family wasn't Harlee's doing. To her, the Sandersons of Baythorn had always been inconsequential, and she had numerous strategies to handle them. As for the Shadow Moon Society, with its key members eliminated, Nola saw them as no threat. Furthermore, Tania's last report had indicated they had retreated to a deserted island, leading Nola to dismiss them altogether.
Watching Harlee's indifferent expression, Nola realized the importance of maintaining the pretense of reconciliation. She needed Harlee to believe in her purported intentions.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBefore this encounter, Nola had mentally steeled herself for the interaction. She managed to keep her tone gentle, her demeanor submissive, and her apology convincing.
"I'm sorry..."
Nola bowed her head, appearing genuinely distressed the content is of novelenglish.net!
"Harlee, I know you might not believe anything I say now, but I've been reflecting these past few days. Irealize I've been petty, thinking that if you were my friend, you couldn't possibly be close to anyone else. That was what droveto act out in anger. I don't expect your forgiveness immediately. I just hope for a chance to make things right."
The onlookers were stunned. The Napper Group was a household m nin Uwhor, and here, if the nearby villa district, the residents, all of considerable standing, recognized Nola after a second look.
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