Chapter 987:
Her eyes seethed with venomous hatred toward Harlee.
To the casual observer, Anika seemed stunned by Harleeâs abrupt actions, yet internally, she was already plotting revenge. She resolved to make Harlee the first test subject once her new drug was ready. She envisioned Harlee enduring endless torment.
Harlee paused nonchalantly, sneering, âTrying to tarnish my reputation? Dream on!â
Saying this, Harlee strategically showed her phone to the onlookers, pressing the play button. The recording of Anikaâs earlier rant from the Sanderson Group building soon filled the air.
The crowd, grasping the context, whispered discreetly, hesitant to speak out loud given Anikaâs and Harleeâs apparent wealth.
Unbeknownst to them, their murmurs fueled wild imagination, driving Anika closer to the edge.
It took nearly ten seconds before Anika realized her words were being broadcast.
Enraged, she raised her hand to return the slap.
But Harlee was quicker, grabbing Anika by the throat.
âI donât mind sending you to the police station!â
Harleeâs words intimidated Anika, and she hastily withdrew her hand. Still, her eyes seethed with fiery intent to lash out at Harlee.
Anika reluctantly backed down, knowing she was no match for Harlee in a physical confrontation, but fear was not what held her back.
In the realm of strategy, Anika was like a master of poisonsâcalculating and cunningâwhereas Harlee excelled in the art of physical confrontation, akin to a skilled warrior.
Faced with Harleeâs decisive action, the typically imperious Anika opted to step back.
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Harlee, disregarding Anikaâs temporary submission, tightened her hold around Anikaâs throat.
âAs you have suggested, my relationship with Rhys is in the past.
Consider that slap a mere caution.
Cross me again, and I wonât hesitate to settle the score.â
As Harleeâs grip intensified, Anika gasped for air, her eyes still ablaze with undying resentment.
The information Anika had gathered on Harlee indicated that Harlee, hailing from the influential Sanderson family, was merely a talented designer coupled with fighting abilities.
Anika couldnât fathom the ferocity of Harleeâs grip, wondering if the investigation results had misled her.
But she soon dismissed the thought as unlikely.
Unbeknownst to Anika, while her investigation results were accurate, the details available to her were strategically restricted by Rhys.
While Anika found herself gasping for air under Harleeâs grip, Rhys was discreetly positioned in a nearby nook, observing the scene.
His face showed concern, but only for whether Harleeâs hand might get sore from the exertion.
Quietly, Rhys extracted his phone and made a call, his voice detached and cool.
âWhat are our current odds of effectively dealing with Anika and her faction?â
The sight of Anika irritating and repelling Harlee pushed Rhys to consider taking action sooner than he had intended.
Rhys had been in the VIP lounge, waiting for Harlee to return, when his agents reported that Anika had arrived at the Sanderson Group and was subsequently escorted out by Harlee.
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