Chapter 18 Trouble My comerations with Leonard at home always ended in arguments. Over the past three years, Leonard intentionally say provocative and offensive things me. Of intimidated by the agression. same to him, too. all, Thad died twice, was not The thing I cemembered was turning around before falling into deep sleep. I didn’t remember what Leonard cursed me about. Thankfully, my was weak Otherwise, I wouldn’t have able sleep well. The next day, Robert came apologize to me at the office. sorry about yesterday. My friends were drunk, and they didn’t mean is insult you. explain the situation to Mr. Harmon our behalf. I noticed he angry yesterday,” said politely, worried. Leonard seemed yesterday. It made sense that they were frightened Leonard was to have sugar but was still his wife. People said that Leaned only that because I hurt him and that Leonard loved me deeply. But had hect me for years too. I wondered if that meant we even Not wanting to dwell on between Leonard and me, I shook my head and smiled at Robert “You must be kidding, Mr. Wells It was my fault yesterday. Harman must’ve your quite the seace. Please apologize to him on my behalf. “What do you think about our collaboration?” Lasked, staring at best. collaboration was my main focus. Harmon both meet me personally, we should carry on the collaboration. But ivant non–professionals shouldn’t be involved in this project By Robert was referring to Leonard’s sweetheart, Lily. Perhaps it was to show me respect, but Robert said that in front of everyone in the design department. Lily heard it immediately. When summoned me to office, Lily in tears. “Eva, can you Mr. to remove from the team? in charge of the propert. “You can be in charge eyes at and continued, “Didn’t tell you that he was there yesterday? If you have you should ask him. ” The doctor said had to maintain positive to the cancer from clapsing With scheduled two weeks, I couldn’t be in a bad mood Thus, I decided to behave like mad woman. If me, I would lash out immediately, I had no mercy anyone who was between me and money either. Lily intacted with me, had idea about my temper. Lily was about to more, but other employees in the secretariat started hinting otherwise, “Lily, it’s just project. The Harmon has many other projects. Just let one po” said Leonard Since Leonard had said that, it meant that the was final. reluctantly, “But I collected all the informacion- “Te good, Lily. ” tone gentle, but it definitely sounded flirtatious. Lilyblushed. She said shyly, “Clay” At the sight of their dispusting interaction, I couldn’t help nauseous. Covering my mouth with my hand, I quickly ran the office. Out of Leonard stood up, but stopped him. When 1 from throwing up, Lily stopped me outside Leonard’s office. Lily said, “Mr. Harmon is on call relevant personnel are not allowed inside. Harmon said you can take charge of the Dawnstar project. Don’t worry. I will back out the team I gazed Lily in rprise. I hadn’t expected her to give so easily. Lily couldn’t hide her smile. She raised her and said, “Harmon said were bound to business company and there is the need to drink alcohol. that I’d be taken advantage so didn’t want to be part of that these business are perfect for you, Ms. Seeing Lily’s smug face made me to vomit again. Limitated and smiled. all, you’d only bring shame to the Harmon Group” Not wanting Eisen to blubber, I around lett. Without a on the team, the project plan cavision w went smoothly, but still had to conduct an on–site inspection, With the of the project completed over the months, was rather challenging to changes to the design suddenly. When arrived on site, Robert said sternly. Green, look over here. We will need to out at least 0. Also, we will these materials too. How do you think we Looking the blueprint and the situation on–site, I felt troubled. Just as I was about to some pictures, group of people suddenly carrying sticks and shovels in their hands. must give us an explanation todayTM “That’s right! The noise from the corruction is affecting our rest. You must us!” “If don’t pay you cannot do any Nobody should move!” I hadn’t people cause trouble but seemed that Robert used to this. He immediately security to remove them But wurdenly, somebody fell getting pushed. The crowd immediately became chaotic. “The contractors are Call cops!” “Marder! They’re not paying, and murder An 1 the tilius claims, backed in case the commotion affected. After all, I too weak to be stepping in situation But the residents were too overbearing penetrated the security personnel, they ran toward us with shovels had wanted to avoid them by Hobart along, but my knees went weak and I passed our