Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 23 You Didn't Keep Your Promise

Ever since that day, Leonard and I were like strangers.

Lennard ever came home, and never asked. Even when we bumped into each other at work, we would pretend to not know each other telt better that way. Life was easier without him Lily stopped povoking to

every time she met me, she would look very g

To me, Leonard was just a jerk. Even if it weren't Lily, some else could've taken him from me. this world, many people look alike. It wasn't difficult find another person who looked like me. But 1 had no interest in their love story anymore. I was starting my injection treatments.

The finance department uw that I was in urgent need of many with Leonard's approval, they paid me the commission dee very quickly, with the funds, delt more secure. I also bought myself plenty of health supplements. Aher making the appointment with Fatrick, I took medical leave from work Emma was concerned about me getting my injections alone, so she took leave and accompanied me to the hospital

"The first injection may have serious side effects, so I'd recommend you stay in the hospital for the night, Patrick said as he gave me the injection.

Icarefully took note of all the precautions. As i watched the medication downto my bloodstream, it felt as if my life had been extended.

"You're in a very good condition, Ms. Green. That's very good. But you should eat more. Your body will only burn more energy, so you should replenish your nutrients." Emma couldn't help but nod when she heard Patrick's remarks.

i was under the box

Just earlier, Emmabod given me two boxes of oysters. She claimed that she received them as gifts from someone else, but she forgot about the receipt that w

Emma sat down beside me and started to nig

"When we were in school, you were always on a diet. Now, you should eat all you can. From now on, I will buy you a meat every week if you lose any weight, I'm going to ask for a penalty from you."

Theaned against Emma's shoulder. Along with the wormsensation that I felt from Emma, my heart became wem and fuzzy too

The side effects of the first injection were felt dizzy, nauseous, and thirsty. But Patrick said that was neemal, and he told me to rest well

Emma initially wanted to time to stay over the place for the day. But just as I got into the car, I received a phone call from Zachary

"Eva, you'r the CEO's wife. How can you go against your promises? Didn't we agree that we will supply the materials for the next project? Why were notified that we are not collaborating?" Upon hearing Zachary's words, felt confused. That told Leonard about the partnership with

with Zachary's company, and he had agreed to the collaboration. I wondered why there was now a change at plans.

After consoling Zachary, Emandately red to the effice

The collaboration with the ser Group was very important. If we failed to uphold our integrity this time, the Harmon Group's reputation would decline too

Leonard was a jerk, but his family members treated me well couldn't bear to see the bustness fall.

Back at the office, timmediately lacked into the new partnership agreement.

"Hatchworks?heard of this company Pointing at the supplier's name, Lasked Jean curiously. In response, Jean shook her heal.

"I don't know! Mr. Harmon udenly decided to collaborate with them laday, I think it's a newly registered company. Their factory isn't very big

[looked through the agreement and found that the person in charge from Hatchworks had the same last name as Lily. Immediately understood what was going on

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When arrived out Lennard's office, Lily tried to stop me. But when she saw that I was furious, she felt intimated. "Um, Leo-"

1 pushed Lily out of the way. Leonard was on a call when I walked into his attice. He grumbled something to the other party over the phone and hung up. Lily sad wolly, "Lee, Eva insisted on barging in Touldn't stop her" Leonard asked impatiently, "What do you want?"

"Thad an agreement with Mr. Sawyer about collaborating on the next project. You agreed tool why did you go back

your word?

Pointing at the name "Hatchwork Materials Incorporated", continued, "Did you specifically request to collaborate with this company? Or is this company owned by somebody's

Tocked at Lily, who had a pitiful look. There weren't many people with the last name Jane. Seeing how Lily looked an gully, I knew I had guessed it right.

Poutinely glanced at Land Then, at had found somebody to back her up, she said confidently, "It was justa verbal agreement. You didn't sign any contract." Lily continued. "Eva, use just the director of the marketing department. The company is owned by the Haman family, and you're not in charge here." Lily walked past me and stood next to Leonard

"Are you Harmon then? or are yan Mrs. Harmon already?" questioned.

knew how indimidating 1 seed Lilyhuddled closer to Lenard, and Leonard tightened his arm around Lily.", Lily is right. You're not in charge here."

This wil show that Harton Group doesn't keep its promise. Do you not care about the company's reputation? This is not the only project that Harmon Group has. Do you not care about the other bration

I tried my best to argue, hoping that it would remind Leonard to be rational thought that despite Leonard being a jerk, he could still separate work from personal barsNôvelDrama.Org owns all content.

If Zachary led the partnership, mus projects

had would have to be put on hold.

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