Chapter 1632: Chapter 1632

Chapter 1632:

With these thoughts, Nola’s grip on the gun tightened, her presence growing increasingly menacing and terrifying. Why should she play nicely when Harlee only cared for Tonya?

Harlee had always called them friends, but when Nola spoke of leaving, Harlee never asked her to stay. And when Nola sought vengeance, Harlee remained indifferent.

Harlee slowly rose to her feet, cocked an eyebrow, and asked, “Nola, do you know what I detest the most?”

Nola’s face showed uncertainty. She watched Harlee intently without a word, fearing she herself was the answer. Oddly, the prospect of her being the answer brought her a strange sense of joy, as it meant she had a unique place in Harlee’s heart.

Nola’s emotions toward Harlee had always been tangled, keeping her from acting against Harlee again for so long. She was unsure whether to proceed with her plans.

Harlee tilted her head slightly and said nonchalantly, “Above all, I despise hypocrisy. If I’m forced to deal with a hypocrite, I’d rather kill her.”

She spoke the final words lightly, as though discussing something as ordinary as the weather.

A fierce hatred flickered in Nola’s dark eyes, her rage simmering like a beast ready to pounce. Harlee’s words were a clear warning: if Nola dared bring up Tonya again, Harlee would not hesitate to confront her ruthlessly.

Nola’s brows knitted tightly.

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“Harlee, I’m willing to drop the issue with Davenport and won’t disclose your support for him to Errol, but only if you agree to revisit our old haunts with me. I assure you, Errol won’t trouble you.”

Observing Harlee’s unchanging expression, Nola continued with determination.

“You must understand that the Happer family is more complicated than it appears. There’s a group operating in the shadows. They only answer to the heads of the family, and when given an order, they will eliminate not only the target but also the target’s family, relatives, and friends, leaving no chance for retaliation against the Happer family. If you agree to my request, I can help you get rid of this group.”

Nola had lowered herself repeatedly. As long as Harlee was willing to revisit those places with her, she could stop targeting Harlee and neutralize all threats for her, just like what Rhys had done for Harlee.

Harlee briefly lowered her eyelashes, shielding any emotions that might show, then lifted her gaze to meet Nola’s, which brimmed with anticipation.

“No interest.”

With these words, Harlee turned away, not sparing Nola another glance as she walked out of the coffee shop.

Nola watched Harlee’s determined figure disappear, her dark eyes swirling with a cold, ruthless intensity.

Nola declared, “Davenport might no longer be detained, but Errol’s trust in him has diminished. It’s unclear who will secure the leadership of the Happer family in three days.”

Nola thought Harlee would pause at her words, but Harlee continued walking without faltering.

After a moment’s hesitation, Nola bit her lip, shut her eyes, and called out, “Why can’t you compromise? Do you hate me that much? Do I disgust you? Harlee, you once said we were friends!”

Nola had mustered all her courage to shout out the last sentence. Realizing she could not overpower Harlee, she knew her initial plan to bind Harlee to her side by defeating her wouldn’t work. On impulse, she voiced her deepest thoughts.

Whether it was leaving without a farewell ten years ago, assuming Serena’s identity to infiltrate the Happer family, or repeatedly targeting Harlee over the past decade, Nola’s motives had always been the same. She aspired to be the only person by Harlee’s side.

Harlee stopped and turned, a flicker of astonishment in her sharp eyes. She absently played with her phone, her face remaining impassive.

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