Chapter 1470: Chapter 1470

Chapter 1470:

Casper had every intention of telling Nola’s story from beginning to end. But as his throat grew dry and he tilted his head, about to ask Harlee for a glass of water, it struck him that she wasn’t even paying attention to him.

A wave of anger and humiliation surged through Casper. His eyes darkened, unable to conceal the fury simmering beneath the surface. All his will to survive seemed to disappear at that moment.

“Harlee, even though I’m at your mercy, a little respect is the least you could show! Do your worst, and I won’t speak another word.”

Convinced his fate was sealed, he resolved to die with dignity.

Harlee turned her gaze away from Rhys, her eyes narrowing, her eyebrows arching slightly. The timing was finally just about right. She gave a slight smile and said with ease, “Casper, are you feeling uneasy? It makes sense, though. After all, you care for your niece so much.”

Casper had just managed to calm himself, but her words agitated him once more.

“What are you implying?” he asked, puzzled.

“Ever wondered why I handled those assassins with such ease?” At that moment, Harlee wore a smug smile, hiding her intentions of pitting Casper and Nola against each other well.

Casper’s face reddened, his eyes widened, and he looked utterly baffled. Harlee clicked her tongue silently. No wonder Casper was merely a puppet manipulated by Nola—truly naive and easily fooled.

Harlee observed Casper with a look of sympathy as she pointed out how he had been exploited by Nola.

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Casper’s facial expressions morphed from disbelief to anger, ultimately climaxing into intense hatred, displaying the gamut of emotions of someone betrayed. Had Harlee not enlightened him, he would never have suspected he was merely a pawn in Nola’s plot, having assumed it was his own doing that had landed him where he was now. He might foolishly have helped Nola play against Harlee if given another chance. How could he not seethe with rage upon learning the depth of Nola’s manipulation?

Casper’s fists tightened, and with the last shred of his composure, he retorted indifferently, “These are merely your claims. Why should I believe them?”

Harlee rose from her seat, gazing at Casper as he slowly regained his composure. Her expression was cold, and her tone detached as she said, “Casper, surely, you aren’t lacking in judgment, are you?” It was another provoking remark, but Casper was no longer angry; he knew Harlee was truthful. Otherwise, her team wouldn’t have quietly suppressed those assassins with such precision. His resolve for vengeance grew stronger. Clenching his fists, he begged earnestly, “Miss Sanderson, I beg you, allow me to seek my revenge!”

With a tilt of her head and a playful arch of her brows, Harlee chuckled.

“Oh? You think you can outmaneuver Nola?”

Previously, such a statement would have stung Casper deeply, but now, he actually agreed with Harlee.

“I am willing to be your tool!” he said sincerely.

“Not interested,” Harlee responded coldly.

Just when Casper was about to lose hope, she added, “But I can guide you. Your fate is in your own hands.”

A spark returned to Casper’s eyes.

“Return and inform Nola that I am coming for her life,” she said coldly. Although the words were arrogant, they slipped from Harlee’s mouth with the same casual tone as if she were simply talking about what to eat later.

“Understood, I will relay your message and take my revenge on Nola in my own way!” Casper responded with deep respect, his resolve clear in his eyes.

Being a part of the Happer family, Casper was no ordinary person. His competence, though not outstanding, should not be underestimated, especially now that he was fully alert.

Recalling her missteps in underestimating Matteo’s competence, Harlee wasn’t about to let Casper grow into a potential threat. She glanced up, signaling Cillian and Robbie to take over. She was not about to engage in a fight she wasn’t sure of winning.

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