NovelReadingChapter 1648: Harlee crossed her legs, her gaze sharp and inscrutable. A slow, knowing smile tugged at the corner of her lips as she studied Karl. Arching a brow, she drawled, "Is this our first meeting?" A stark contrast to his previously imposing demeanor, Karl now wore a mask of deference, his ever-present smile bordering on flattery.
"Yes. This is our first encounter, though I have seen you twice in Mr. Green's video conferences." More importantly, Karl had seen Harlee at her wedding with Rhys.
Back then, when word had spread that the ownership of the Moonlit Bar had shifted from Rhys to his wife, Karl had nearly stormed into Rhys' office, ready to raise hell. How could Rhys let him down like this after getting married? Patrick had intervened just in time, telling Karl about Harlee's accomplishments, sparing Karl from what could have been a disastrous outcome.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSince then, Karl had been anticipating meeting Harlee. He just hadn't expected it to happen under these circumstances.
Harlee's lips curled into an amused smirk as she leaned back, her tone as unhurried as she said, "Your subordinate was just about to throwout." After saying that, Harlee pointed at the trembling waiter.
Karl chuckled dryly, his eyes silently ordering for the waiter to be removed.
"Mrs. Green, the young lady beside you doesn't seem like the type to stomach a gruesscene. Therefore, I took the liberty of handling that waiter elsewhere." With wide eyes, Elva glanced at Harlee and then shifted her gaze to the infamous Karl, known for his cruelty and ruthlessness. What was going on? Was Harlee sbig shot, given that she earned such respect from an imposing figure like Karl? Your favorite stories are on gVlnovesCeline's world tilted as she listened to Karl and Harlee's conversation. Her chest tightened, disbelief flashing across her widened eyes. How had it cto this? She had meticulously planned to have Nola take Harlee down. But after waiting for Nola to make a move in vain for a while, she switched tactics, scheming to frHarlee for drug use after reaching the Moonlit Bar.
The Moonlit Bar was infamous for its strict no-drugs policy. It didn't matter who you were no one was exempt from the consequences. Any violators would face the bar's harshest punishments.
Celine hadn't seen the twist of events coming. How in the world did Harlee know Karl? Moreover, why was Karl so respectful and fearful toward Harlee? Celine had been a regular at this bar for years, and not once had she seen Karl show such respect, not even when dealing with her father.
Celine refused to back down. With a surge of defiance, she stood and stormed toward Karl, her voice rising in anger.
"Mr. Sandoval, you must be mistaken! This woman is nothing but a nobody!" Karl turned to face Celine, and in an instant, his expression shifted from friendly and respectful to one of cold, calculating menace. His eyes becice-cold, radiating an intimidating presence as though he could snap her neck with his bare hands at any moment.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Watch your words, Miss Cavendish." His voice, laced with authority, left no room for argument.
Taken aback by the sudden change in Karl's demeanor, Celine was furious but didn't dare speak out against him. Instead, she shot a hateful glare at Harlee.
The bar fell into an eerie silence. Everyone knew how Karl operated. The entire room froze, not a sound to be heard, with everyone sneaking glandes at Harlee, their faces full of shock. The smart ones had already figured it out. Karl's showing such respect could only mean that this woman's position far outshone the owner of the Moonlit Bar.
However, blinded by murderous intent, Celine failed to grasp the om reality of the situation. In her mind, NO Harlee was just an insignificant figure Karl had simply mistaken for someone else. Celine raised her voice.
"Karl, this woman only got in because I gave her a ticket. Are you sure you didn't mistake her for someone else? Didn't she want to take a booth? I suggest you verify her membership first!"
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