?Chapter 462: Can we move beyond our past conflicts? Harlee smirked.


    How absurd! Was Ang seriously attempting to shift the me onto her? Harlee sprawledfortably on the sofa, her gaze flicking upward with defiance.


    Who imed I was behind your familys financial ruin? Ang nearly blurted out Lindsay but caught herself just in time.


    Her expression shifted to one of terror as she stammered, I… I just thought… Wasnt it you? Harlee eyed the blinking red light tucked in a covert corner, a mocking smile curving her lips.


    You really think youre worth the hassle of dealing with your family? In truth, the downfall of the Hilton family stemmed from their own internal mismanagement.


    The Sanderson family had merely nudged them along the path to ruin.


    Angs lips were pressed into a tight line, her eyes widening in sheer disbelief.


    Harlee didnt even consider her a threat! A tempest of emotions churned within Ang, her fingers creasing the fabric of her dress.


    She fought to keep herposure, her voice barely a whisper as she epted the juice from Lillie.


    Youre absolutely right, Miss Sanderson.


    Im not even close to being worthy of standing as your rival.


    Despite the emotional whirlwind raging inside her, Angs face remained the picture of serenity as she gently set the ss of juice on the table.


    This juice is a humble offering from my mother.


    We hope it can convey our apologies.


    Convey your apologies? Harlees voice turned icy, her gaze sharpening like daggers.


    Explore gα?ησv?????s for fresh content As the air thickened with tension, Harlees countenance unexpectedly softened, and she sipped the juice with an air of casual dismissal.


    I ept your gesture of apology.


    Whether I forgive you, however, will depend on what you do from now on, she stated evenly, her voice dropping to a chilling register.


    Do not let me down.


    With a swirl of her dress, Harlee exited with poise, leaving a heavy silence in her wake.


    Her menacing smirk lingered like a shadow.


    Lillie, visibly shaken, clutched Angs hand, whispering frantically, Ang, do you think she had seen through our intentions? Doubt gnawed at Ang, her heart sinking with the weight of uncertainty.


    Nevertheless, Ang reassured Lillie with a confident tone.


    No way! Did you notice she gulped down that juice without hesitation? She didnt even stop to sniff it.


    Theres no way she suspected anything about our scheme! Lillies nerves calmed as she absorbed Angs certainty.


    Youre right.


    She breathed out in relief, her previous tension easing.


    Its just unfortunate about the person Miss Morgan picked out… With a mischievous glint in her eye, Ang shook her head.


    Not unfortunate at all.


    Do you have another n up your sleeve? Lillie asked, curiosity piqued.


    Ang merely smiled, her lips sealed.


    The juice they had given Harlee was spiked with a powerful aphrodisiac.


    Despite Harlees usualposure, the drug was bound to cause her embarrassment at the engagement party.


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