Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
Chapter 128

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Just as I was about to press Leonard for more details on his investigation, his phone started buzzing incessantly.

Clearly annoyed, he glanced at his phone, and his expression soured.

"Eva, this is all your fault!" he grumbled, shoving the phone toward me. I stared at the screen in disbelief- it was a string of messages from Alisa.

"Leonard, I'm back at the hotel, and it's so scary here alone."

"There's no one in the hallways. I don't even dare to leave my room."

"I only brought this one nightgown with me. Do you know where I can buy pajamas?"

The audacity of her texts was unbelievable. And the attached photo left nothing to the imagination-a practically see-through silk nightgown with little to hide.

I remembered her from fourth or fifth grade when she'd dressed like a tacky knockoff version of Cinderella. How on earth did she end up like this?

The phone rang again. Alisa was calling now, hoping Leonard would answer. With an exasperated sigh, Leonard tossed the phone at me.

"She's your cousin. You deal with it.

"You answer it. I'm taking a shower. And don't pass the phone back to me!" he called over his shoulder as he bolted for the bathroom, escaping as fast as he could.

I stared at the phone, ringing over and over.

Alisa must have convinced herself that Leonard was into women with big boobs and no brains. As the battery percentage slowly drained from the constant calls, I shut off the phone. If Leonard had set up this playboy image for himself, it was his mess to clean up. I wasn't about to get

involved.

Instead, I opened my laptop and dug into the Green family's recent business ventures.

Keenan wasn't just a clever businessman-he had taken some of the founding partners of my father's company with him to Melgrove and managed to establish a successful company.

The Green family had secured a few big projects over the years, and their reputation had grown, with a substantial income each year.

Alisa had spent the last few years living lavishly abroad, only recently being called back to the family.

Her social media was filled with pictures of fancy meals, exotic vacations, and parties-the typical life of

a rich, carefree heiress.

But her behavior recently made me suspicious. Something was wrong. Unless she genuinely fell head over heels for Leonard, it would mean they were just coveting the Harmon family's status and wealth. The Green family had just secured a lucrative project a few months ago, so it didn't seem like their business was in trouble. So, what was really going on?

Unable to replace anything concerning online, I decided to leave the matter for now.

Zack and Alisa showed up at the office the next day at work.

They were both here to discuss the overpass project, and Leonard sent them to the conference room.

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Zack came prepared, with his team ready to present their proposal. On the other hand, Alisa seemed to have shown up with nothing but charm.

As Zack's team presented, Alisa repeatedly emphasized how the Green family's close ties made them the obvious choice for the partnership.

Zack remained calm and professional, quietly smiling through it all. I stayed silent, knowing that if Leonard had any sense, he'd see how ill-prepared Alisa was.

But the bigger question lingered-if we didn't work with the Green family, how would we investigate the truth about my father's death?

Leonard tapped his fingers thoughtfully on the table. "There are plenty of companies wanting to partner with Harmon Group. I'll only be selecting one. Too many partners only complicates things."

I agreed. Working with just one strong team was the best way to maintain control over the project.

Alisa immediately jumped in. "Of course, it's always safer to work with family. The Green family has the required expertise."

Her words were empty, though. She hadn't presented any concrete data or evidence to back up her claims. I shook my head slightly.

"I think Brightwave Group is the better choice," I interjected. "Their team is capable, their track record is strong, and they have the funds to ensure the project's completion."

This had been my stance since the start. Putting everything aside, Zack's team was the far better option.

Alisa's voice suddenly became saccharine sweet. "Leonard!" she whined, trying to pull his attention back. He straightened in his seat, clearly uncomfortable.