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"I'm sorry, Attorney Reed, but I can't make it public yet. You'll probably find out next month."The Harrison family was wealthy, but compared to a century-old dynasty like the Crawfords, they weren't even in the same league.Besides, it would be better if the Crawford family announced the marriage themselves.Not to mention, she had only recently broken off her engagement with Liam Crawford. If news suddenly leaked that she had married LeonelLeonel slowly wiped the blood from his lips.The crimson stain against his mouth made him look like a fallen god—someone once untouchable now tainted by something dark and forbidden, carrying an almost dangerous edge.“Mr. Crawford… are you alright?” Jason asked carefully.Leonel glanced at him coldly.“What do you think?”Jason originally wanted to ask whether he needed medicine for the swelling on his face, but meeting Leonel’s icy expression, he immediately lowered his head and swallowed the words.He had never seen Leonel like this before.The man was usually calm to the point of seeming emotionless, as though nothing in the world could shake him.But now—There was something terrifying leaking from beneath that composure.Something obsessive.Almost unhinged.The SUV remained parked where it was, showing no sign of leaving.Leonel’s g
“Let go.”Navia didn’t want to struggle with him in public.Harrison Group was right nearby. If employees happened to walk past and see them like this, rumors would spread instantly.She glanced around before lowering her voice.“If you don’t let go, I’m going to scream.”Instead, Leonel pulled her tightly into his arms.His heartbeat thundered powerfully against her ear, deep and heavy beneath his chest.“I’m sorry, Navia,” he said hoarsely. “Come back to the car with me and let me explain everything. Please?”Navia pressed her lips together as she felt people nearby beginning to stare.His arm circled tightly around her waist as if he was afraid she might disappear the second he loosened his grip.The pressure was so strong she could barely breathe.“Do I even have the right to refuse?” she asked coldly.Leonel lowe
The waitress looked Navia up and down.Navia had always dressed casually and never cared much for designer labels or flashy luxury brands. In the waitress’s eyes, that simply made her another pretty woman trying to get close to Leonel Crawford.After all, in a business district full of ambitious white-collar workers, restaurants were prime territory for gossip, flirting, and women hoping to marry into wealth.The waitress’s expression became even more disdainful.“Miss, do you understand the concept of waiting in line? If you want an autograph, get to the back instead of cutting in.”The others immediately chimed in.“Exactly!”“Stop blocking us, okay?”Navia laughed from sheer disbelief.“Did none of you hear what I said?” she asked coldly. “I said he’s not signing anything.”The waitress crossed her arms stubbornly.“And who exactly are you to
Guilt suddenly crept into Navia’s chest.After all, she had been the one who proposed marriage to Leonel in the first place, yet now she was the one drawing boundaries between them.He probably didn’t feel great about that either.“Mr. Crawford… I’m not trying to reject you.” Her voice softened. “You just have to give me a little time.”“Growing up, Liam was the only man I ever dated. He was my childhood fiancé, so I always thought the only man I’d ever marry would be him.”A bitter smile flickered across her lips.“Unfortunately, he clearly didn’t feel the same way. I never even let him touch me, and meanwhile, he was sleeping with my half-sister behind my back.”“In the end, everything became a complete mess.”She lowered her eyes briefly before continuing.“So honestly… I don’t really understand m
Navia finally gathered the courage to ask the question buried deep inside her heart.But before the words could leave her lips-The break room door suddenly opened.A few employees walked in mid-conversation, only to freeze the moment they spotted her."Miss Harrison-" one of them blurted out before awkwardly correcting himself. "Sorry... Director Harrison..."Leonel had clearly heard the voices through the phone."If you're busy, I won't keep you," he said calmly.Then he hung up first.Navia lowered her phone slowly before carrying her tea out of the break room.Seeing how nervous the employees looked, she said lightly,"I'm not the department director anymore, so you don't have to stress over how to address me."Back in her office, she tried to continue packing her things.But an inexplicable sense of disappointment lingered in her chest.The question she had almost asked him moments ago had taken a surprising amoun
Navia smiled apologetically."I'm sorry, Attorney Reed, but I can't make it public yet. You'll probably find out next month."The Harrison family was wealthy, but compared to a century-old dynasty like the Crawfords, they weren't even in the same league.Besides, it would be better if the Crawford family announced the marriage themselves.Not to mention, she had only recently broken off her engagement with Liam Crawford. If news suddenly leaked that she had married Leonel Crawford instead, the backlash would only grow worse.Attorney Reed wasn't the gossiping type. He simply nodded."I'm sure you have your reasons, Miss Harrison. Chairwoman Harrison truly had good judgment. You really are the best person to inherit Harrison Group."Navia's cheeks warmed slightly at the praise."You're giving me too much credit," she said with a laugh. "I'm still basically a rookie. I still have a lot to learn.""Not at all." Attorney Reed smiled and patte







