Chapter 1489:
The lively discussions in the chat continued, and alongside their enthusiasm, the praise for Harlee never ceased.
Tiffany sauntered over to Harlee in the dressing room, her phone in hand and a sly smile tugging at her lips.
âHarlee, todayâs incident has really stirred the pot with the crew. The group chatâs buzzing with messages. Even Yvonneâs old manipulative tricks are being dragged into the spotlight.â
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Tiffany paused, her grin widening as if savoring the moment.
âWell, it seems youâve gained quite a fan club again.â
Harleeâs gaze shifted to the phone as she skimmed through the latest messages in the chat. Her lips couldnât help but twitch. Without dwelling on the drama, she stood up, glanced at Rhys, Brenton, and Clint, and asked, âIâm starving. What do you want to eat? Barbecue or something else?â
Nothing took precedence over eating. While Harlee longed to return home and wrap Felix in a comforting embrace, the allure of food came first, its temptation impossible to resist.
Afraid Rhys would take the lead again, Brenton replied quickly, âHarlee, letâs head back home and have a barbecue. It will be more fun with the whole family there.â
Clintâs eyes sparkled with anticipation. He was eager for Tiffany to join them at the Sanderson family estate, hoping her presence would bridge their gap, proving that their different backgrounds could unite them rather than stand as a barrier.
Before Harlee could nod, Tiffany cut in, her voice soft yet firm.
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âHarlee, Brenton, I wonât join you. The director probably has some things to discuss with me. I should stay behind and go over the details.â
âYeah, me too.â
Clint immediately mirrored her words. If Tiffany didnât feel like going, he wouldnât force her. He would stick by her side without a second thought.
Rhys couldnât help but purse his lips, his eyes gleaming with mischief. With a playful smile, he turned to Brenton.
âBy now, your parents must have already eaten lunch, right? Lee, how about we head to Remson Manor instead? Sound good?â
Brenton shot Rhys a sharp glare. He suspected Rhys of trying to take Harlee away from him, but Brenton wouldnât allow it. After all, he and Harlee shared a family bond that couldnât be broken.
Harlee pressed her fingers to her forehead in frustration. She had no desire to argue with these immature men, so she grabbed her phone instead.
âMom, have you guys eaten yet? You havenât? How about we have a barbecue today? Brenton and Clint will be coming over too. Weâll be there in about an hour, give or take. Alright, we are on our way now.â
After ending the call, Harlee gave the phone a playful shake, a smile tugging at her lips.
âLetâs head home for a barbecue!â
With that, the group, now joined by Clint and Tiffany, happily made their way back to the Sanderson familyâs home.
Earlier, just before leaving, Harlee glanced back at Tiffany and said in a light tone, âThe director is probably too busy to go over the details with you right now.â
âOh,â Tiffany responded softly.
Harlee continued, âSo, why donât you come home with us for the barbecue?â Her eyes spoke volumes, silently urging Tiffany to follow her lead. As though the invitation was irresistible, Tiffanyâs lips parted just enough for a soft nod of agreement.
And so, the five of them strode out of the dressing room in a grand and spirited fashion.
Once in the car, Tiffany cast a sidelong glance at Harlee. Scratching the back of her head sheepishly, she leaned closer and whispered, âHarlee, are you sure itâs okay for me to visit your parents like this?â Her uncertainty was written all over her face.
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