Chapter 773:
After a momentâs pause, he added, his voice taking on a commanding edge, âSince youâre so clever, why donât you try to guess why I used this method?â
Harleeâs fingers drummed idly on the table.
Her expression was as relaxed as ever, with her eyes and brows revealing the usual lazy indifference.
âWell, judging by your understanding of me, you are rather pleased with me as your future granddaughter-in-law.â She spoke with no trace of arrogance, only a quiet confidence in her grasp of Nathanielâs character.
After a brief pause, she continued, her tone casual, âSo, the first reason is that you wanted to see me without involving Rhys in it too much.â
âYou are very smart.â
âI know,â Harlee replied, completely unfazed by the compliment.
Her fingers continued their steady tap on the table.
âThe second reason is that you want Rhys to return to the Green family mansion. I bet it has something to do with an internal matter within the Green family itself.â
âYou have guessed both points correctly,â Nathaniel said with a satisfied nod.
âRhys certainly has good taste, but letâs not forget the beginning of your relationship with Rhys was largely due to my acting skills back then. Otherwise, how else would you two have had such a deep connection?â
Nathanielâs chest swelled with pride as he remembered how his theatrics had led to the bungee jumping incident, which ultimately brought Rhys and Harlee together. While praising Rhys, he didnât forget to throw himself a compliment in the process.
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Nathaniel knew Harlee well enough to understand she wasnât the type to offer empty compliments. This was as sincere as she could be, and because of that, he was more than satisfied with her as his future granddaughter-in-law. Yet, he couldnât shake the thought that someone as wonderful as Harlee might not be interested in his grandson.
After all, Rhys lacked charm and was hopeless when it came to sweet-talking.
âHarlee, you are incredible in every way.
But tell me, whatâs with your taste? Is it a little off?â Nathaniel asked with a frown.
âRhys is quite dull.
Heâs not even half as handsome as I was at his age. Iâm curious. What is it that you see in him?â
Harleeâs lips curled into a playful smile as she met his gaze.
Her eyes sparkled with amusement.
âWell, I beg to differ.
His cooking is top-notch.
And actually, he has quite a way with words, which contrasts with your impression of him being dull.
His sweet talk brings me joy.
His ability to handle things neatly is commendable.â
Nathanielâs mouth hung open in surprise. While he knew Rhys could cook, Harleeâs mention of Rhysâ sweet talk seemed unfathomable. Was this really his usually stoic grandson she was talking about?
Harlee wasnât the least bit bothered by Nathanielâs stunned silence. Instead, she casually shifted her gaze over his shoulder, a playful smile dancing on her lips.
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