?Chapter 469: And this, my dear, is the very essence of temptation.


    Rhys settled into Harlees embrace, his tone rxed and enchanting.


    Then why dont you just charm me like this? Harlee yfully nudged his head away, teasing, Get cheeky! Rhys lifted his gaze, locking eyes with Harlees sparkling ones.


    He leaned in, his lips nearly brushing hers when a loud cough abruptly broke the moment.


    It was Brenton.


    Suppressing augh, Harlee stepped away from Rhys and turned to greet Brenton.


    Oh, Brenton, what are you doing here? she said with a casual wave.


    Brentons expression was cold as he grabbed Harlee by her shirt and pulled her slightly toward him.


    I came here to put a stop to this, he dered firmly.


    Brenton gave a stern look at Rhys and raised his fist, poised to strike.


    Noticing Rhysposed and respectful posture, Brenton slowly rxed his hand.


    Keep your distance from Harlee, or I wont hold back next time, he said sternly, his voice low.


    Though Harlee felt sympathy for Rhys, she recognized that if she were in Brentons ce, she might have reacted more harshly.


    Check whats new on g@lnov??s.c○m Brenton, have you made your point? Can we let him speak now? Harlee asked, hoping to defuse the tension.


    She knew Brenton was upset with Rhys because of the broken engagement, believing that Rhys wasnt sincere with her.


    Noticing that Brenton stayed aloof, even attempting to pull her away, Harlee had no choice but to resort to her final move.


    She leaned in close and whispered in Brentons ear, I kind of like him… Brenton sighed.


    Look at you.


    His voice softened slightly.


    What do you see in him? With Brentons reluctant nod, Rhys seized the moment to rify the misunderstanding.


    Brenton, I understand why youre disappointed in me because of my reckless cancetion of the engagement.


    If I were in your position, I might have been even more furious than you.


    But at the time, I was blinded by my feelings and overlooked the impact of my actions… I now realize how much I hurt Harlee, and for that, Im sincerely sorry.


    Rhys then bowed deeply, a gesture of profound respect and apology.


    Brenton looked visibly ufortable with the formality, caught off guard by Rhys sincerity.


    Seeing an opportunity, Rhys affirmed hismitment to Harlee, promising to be as trustworthy as anyone in her family.


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