Janet stepped closer to Harrison. His hands clenched tightly at his sides, knuckles turning white as fury and heart break coursed inside his chest. She leaned in until her lips brushed his ear, her voice dropped into a whisper.“If you really can’t let go of me,” she purred, her warm breath sending unwanted shivers down his spine. “I will allow you to stay as my secret lover.”She pulled back slowly, her eyes tracing his tall, athletic frame with clear appreciation. At 6’1, with broad shoulders, long straight legs, a sharp jawline, thick brows, pale blue eyes, and a perfectly sculpted nose. Harrison was devastatingly handsome. Janet had always loved his looks and physique. But as heiress of the Edward family, she needed power and status more than attraction. A poor student could never help her solidify her position.Harrison’s stomach twisted with disgust. She was offering him scraps while parading another man as her fiancé. Without a word, he causally tossed the flowers in his hand i

Harrison rode an e-bike to the dazzling entrance of the grand hall where the banquet is being held. He dismounted and locked the bike, feeling the curious stares of arriving guest in their luxury cars.As he straightened his button-down shirt, his gaze landed on the familiar figure stepping out of a black sedan.Mia? A smile curled up on his lips.She wore a flowing yellow dress, perfectly complimenting her fair skin and making her dark hair glow. He couldn’t resist the urge to greet her. He walked straight toward her.“Mia,” he called gently. She turned, and her worried expression softened as they greeted each other.While they were acknowledging each other, Janet appeared, her arm linked with David, who wore a tailored suit. Janet’s elegant black gown hugged her figure flawlessly, but her face twisted with ugly disbelief the second she spotted Harrison.“What are you doing here?” Janet demanded. Her eyes scrutinized over his modes

Mia’s eyes widened in shock when she saw Janet, she was bewildered because earlier David and Mia had been blocked at the entrance. She never thought they would be let inside by the security guards after the instruction given to them by Ms. Rose.“How are you even in here?” Mia asked before she could stop herself,Harrison glanced at the pair, equally curious, though a flicker of irritation crossed his face. he already suspected how they had slipped back in,Janet’s lips curved into a smug smile. She lifted her chin proudly, savoring the moment. “We were able to enter with the help of Mr. Neil. He’s a senior manager at Diamond Global with much higher authority than that little Ms. Rose.” Her tone dripped with superiority as she looked down on them.Harrison let out a quiet sigh, he hadn’t expected them to call Neil so quickly. While he could easily intervene and have them thrown out again, he decided to let them stay for now. Their arrogance would make their fall far more satisfying.

Ms. Greta was the public face and true power behind Diamond Global. Every major company decision and important contract required her personal approval.The moment Mr. Neil spotted her, all color drained from his face before rushing back in a humiliating flush of panic. He couldn’t even lift his head, his shoulders hunched as if her presence alone might crush him. She was dressed in white blazers, her hair pulled into a ponytail. Her sharp eyes scanned the room coldly, her expression stern. As a mare senior manager, Neil knew he was nothing compared to her. He trembled visibly as she approached, quickly dropping his gaze to the floor ub submission. All eyes turned to her.Janet who had been loudly accusing everyone just moment ago, pressed her lips tightly shut. She watched warily, her brows creased with confusion. She still didn’t know who the woman was, but she noticed how everyone went silent at her arrival.Mr. Neil slowly raised his head, his eyelashes fluttered with fear. “

Jacob’s face twisted with rage, his eyes burned with obsession the moment they locked onto Mia. “What reckless fool dares to meddle in my business?” Jacob roared, spinning around.The moment he saw Harrison standing protectively in front of Mia, his expression froze in pure shock. The terrifying memory of the previous day resurfaced. The excruciating pain, the helplessness, and the cold warning Harrison had given him that day.Jacob stepped back, his body trembled, his gaze fell on his bandaged hand and his lips quivered.One of the bodyguard sneered arrogantly, stepping forward with a cocky grin. “Are you fucking blind?” The bodyguard who didn’t know what had happened the previous day continued. “Our young master is the heir of one of the top ten prestigious families in this city. Who the hell do you think you are, talking to him like that?”Another bodyguard laughed mockingly, eyeing Harrison’s simple clothes with contempt. “With those rags you’re wearing, you’re not even worthy of