SWNOVELS Chapter 1249
Harlan was one of the few who could audaciously claim someone from under
Bruce's thumb.
In Bruce's eyes, Mavis had outlived her usefulness. Letting her go wouldn't be a
great loss to him.
still, something about the whole affair left him feeling slightly vexed.
Mavis stopped in her tracks, balled her fists, and swung her head around to
shoot Bruce a furious glare.
But Bruce had already walked away. A wild impulse surged through her-to kick off
her heels and fling them at his retreating form. What a jerk!
As her flash of rage ebbed away, Mavis discreetly cast another look at Harlan,
then quickly averted her eyes.
He emanated an enigmatic darkness, like a phantom in the night. His demeanor
was cold, aloof, yet strangely alluring to her.
After some time, Harlan came to an abrupt halt.
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Asense of unease washed over Mavis, and her eyes brimmed with apprehension
as she looked at him.
“We're at the restroom. You can go now,” Harlan informed her.
Caught off guard, Mavis eyed the restroom sign; they were still a good ten
meters away.
“I'll head to the restroom then,” she said, turning and making her way there. She
had planned to tell him that the restroom excuse was merely a pretext to escape
the private room. She didn't really need to go.
But her previous experience with Harlan-having a gun aimed at her head-made
her wary of him.
Running into Harlan at the bar was a turn of events she hadn't expected.
Whether this was fortunate or unfortunate, she couldn't say.
Bruce had refused to vouch for her, leaving her unable to exonerate herself.
Just as Mavis was about to reach the restroom door, Harlan’s voice broke the
silence.
“Hold on.”
She turned back, her expression puzzled, her eyes tinged with a subtle fear.
Harlan’s thick eyebrows knitted together. Why did her eyes hold a hint of fear?
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“Don't take too long in there,” he cautioned.
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“Three minutes.”