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    In a surge of anger, she kneed him forcefully, knocking him to the ground.


    Rhys absorbed the pain, clenching his teeth.


    “I’m sorry… I’m sorry, Lee…” He had broken his promise, wounded her once more, and left her heart in pieces.


    Harlee coldly opened the car door, slid into the driver’s seat, and rolled down the window.


    “Have you enjoyed thest three years of hiding, Rhys?”


    Rhys lowered his head, his response barely audible.


    “It’s been tolerable.”


    At his words, Harlee mocked herself. Tolerable… So, she was the only one who had suffered these past three years…


    “Good for you,” she said, nodding with a hollow smile.


    Her long eyshes hid her eyes, concealing the emotions that rippled through herughter.


    It was only when Rhys managed to stand, his pain somewhat eased, that Harlee lifted her eyes to meet his, her voice cold and detached.


    “Rhys, you truly are heartless.”


    With that, she started the car, elerated, and drove away, leaving him in the dust.


    Rhys brushed himself off, vigorously rubbing his nose as his eyes began to water.


    “Yes, that’s why karma eventually catches up to someone as heartless as me.”


    In the presidential suite of the hotel, Anika had returned before Rhys. She sprawled on the sofazily.


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    “Where have you been? Why are you back sote?”


    “Just took a walk since I hadn’t been back in a long time.” Rhys casually joined her on the sofa, smiling casually.


    “When did you get back? About my family…”


    Anika’s eyes lit up as she rushed closer, cing a finger on his lips.


    “No need for apologies. It’s understandable they don’t like me after Harlee’s been with them for three years.


    But I believe if we put in the effort together, they’lle to ept me as your wife.”


    Rhys yfully flicked her nose, chuckling.


    “My wife? Are you that eager to marry me already?”


    Anika curled up shyly in his arms, her silence speaking louder than words.


    Her intentions were clear, and her ambition to marry Rhys was genuine. Over these three years, what began as a strategic approach had evolved into a profound and authentic affection for Rhys.


    Tonya had grown close to Noel over time, and her constant updates about Harlee’s condition to him made it seem like she had been ced near Harlee by Noel himself. Noel was quickly informed of any change in Harlee’s mood, such as the shift in her temperament after Rhys’ unexpected return.


    After wrapping up his day, Noel promptly texted Harlee, his message filled with casual enthusiasm.


    “Feel like joining me for a quick bite?”


    Sequestered in her room after her draining encounter with Rhys at the Green family estate, Harlee took a deep breath before reluctantly typing back, “Okay.”


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