Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
Chapter 157

Chapter 157 Michael Copeland

When I followed Leonard and Alisa to the construction site on a tour, I was instantly reduced to a wallflower.

I had no idea if those two were just acting or had brainwashed themselves into p roles perfectly both of them outright ignored me, the actual Mrs. Harmon, playing their

In fact, everyone flocked around Leonard and Alisa as well. It was as though they were a real couple..

Keenan, in particular, grinned happily as he watched them act all lovey-dovey. "Just look at how perfect they are. Isn't that right, Eva?"

At that moment, I wanted nothing more than to tell Keenan to listen to the absolute bullshit he was spouting right now.

How dare he ask a woman if her own husband made a perfect match with another woman! What the fuck?

Still, I managed to hold my tongue. It'd be best if I could fool Keenan into thinking that I would never get back together with Leonard in this lifetime. That way, it'd be easier for me to carry out my investigation from now on. Keenan could tell that I was in a bad mood. It just fueled his happiness.

"Eva, you're still very young. It's common for youngsters to get married twice or even thrice these days. There's no need for you to worry about your future happiness.

"Since Leonard doesn't really love you anymore, I think you should just file for a divorce right now and end things cleanly instead of dragging them out.

"You don't have to worry about not being able to survive after your divorce. I'll help you out. There's nothing to worry about now that I'm here for you."

I just gaze

gazed at Keenan coldly without uttering a single word.

Wow. I had such an amazing uncle. To think that he was already this eager to pick out a perfect husband for his daughter.

Well, it was true that Leonard was different from phonies and dying old geezers. It'd be great If Alisa could marry him.

Unfortunately, Alisa wasn't interested in Leonard at all because she thought of him as a

Back when I first heard Alisa's description of Leonard, I was tickled pink. But now, I could only play the role of a wife who was about to be abandoned Hence, I stomped my feet angrily on the spot. "What are you going to help me with? Are you going to help convince my husband to file for a divorce with me? What an amazing uncle

you are!!!

My voice was rather loud, so everyone could hear what I said. I could see Leonard attempting to approach us, but Alisa quickly yanked him back. So, I shook my head gently at him.

I needed to continue my investigation. That was why I might as well distract Keenan for the time being.

As expected, Keenan didn't care about where I was planning to go next. He wouldn't even bat an eyelid even if I were to stay on the construction site.

So, I flagged down a cab and headed to Michael's location. If I could get Michael to speak up, I might be able to replace some clues.

However, I didn't expect Michael to look vastly different compared to the Michael I once remembered. He looked so disheveled, with his stubble growing on his chin and dark rings hanging under his eyes. Even his clothes were all wrinkled. Michael happened to be dining in a small joint. He was also surprised to see me there.

"Eva? Is that really you?"

I nodded before taking a seat across from Michael. "It's been so long since we last met, Mr. Copeland. I heard about what happened to you."

Michael just waved his hand. "This has nothing to do with you, Eva. It's all your uncle's fault. His expression warped into one of rage when he brought Keenan up. After all, he had poured his efforts into completing the design for the project. But once the bidding war for the project was over, he found himself getting booted out of the company by Keenan.

"Do you know what he told me? He said I showed up late to work four times that month, so he needed to fire me! The thing is, I stayed in the office during those days! He... He's just exploiting me at this point!

"I've already made preparations to take Keenan to court! He can forget about denying me my rightful bonus!"

Michael said a bunch of things to me after that. I just listened to him quietly.

In the end, he sounded like he was on the verge of tears. "I had worked for Keenan for so many years! I had contributed far too much to his company! Had I known that this would happen, I would've chosen to make a last-ditch effort with your father instead!" Michael slammed his fork onto the table. But his words made my heart tense up.

"Mr. Copeland, what do you mean by that?"