Chapter: 1387
The two families enjoyed an amicable relationship, and Rena held affection for Harold, though their connection was not particularly intimate.
Rena stood momentarily dazed, her voice soft as she inquired. “You’ve come to see my father?”
Harold’s gaze bore into Rena, a searing intensity sweeping over her from head to toe.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAdorning a short pajama set at home, Rena exuded a delicate charm.
Her arms bore an alluring tenderness, and her long, slender legs held an enchanting elegance. A cascade of thick brown hair framed her shoulders, while brown round-frame glasses bestowed upon her a youthful aura, rendering her undeniably lovely.
She was beautiful.
Previously, Harold’s estimation of her had been based solely on utility.
Now, as a man coveting her affections emerged, having expertly navigated the Moore Group’s tribulations, Harold found himself scrutinizing Rena with newfound attention.
Where he once deemed her plain and indifferent, a captivating allure now radiated from her.
The delectable cake, which he had once overlooked, seemed destined for another’s consumption.
Harold hesitated to part from Rena, a characteristic flaw often attributed to men.
“We need to talk,” he said, his voice soft but brimming with gravity. Rena, puzzled, momentarily struggled to process the situation.
With Darren’s perceptive intervention, the awkward atmosphere compelled him to intervene, gently asserting, “Harold, Rena is not involved in company matters.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHarold’s unwavering focus remained on Rena.
His words deliberate, Harold enunciated, “Mr. Gordon, I wish to converse with her privately.”
Darren faltered briefly, grappling with this unexpected predicament. Rena retreated to her room and donned a knitted coat before reappearing. In a hushed tone, she said, “All right, we can talk downstairs.”
Descending the stairs, Rena’s arm was suddenly seized by Harold.
“Do you like him?”
Harold’s query left Rena momentarily befuddled. Though her longstanding affection for him was widely known, she had never acted on her feelings or professed them.
While her current companionship might not logically concern Harold, her entanglement with another had seemingly drawn his attention.
Attempting to extricate her arm, Rena faltered, met with an unexpectedly strong grip.
“Waylen is willing to invest a billion dollars into the Moore Group on the condition that Mr. Gordon joins the Fowler Group. Is this the stipulation you negotiated with him?”