Finally Making an Appearance


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    I didn’t interrupt Lauren and refused to believe As was behind everything.


    After dinner, I slept through the night. I woke up the following morning, still wondering who had visited


    mest evening. Later, Grayson visited and told me Atticus had sent those bodyguards, which relieved


    me.


    I would choose Atticus if I had to choose between him and ATL Empire. The favor I owed to Atticus was


    easier to repay.


    I stayed in the hospital for half a month, and the investigation concluded as expected. The authorities


    had found a convenient scapegoat. Naturally, I felt dissatisfied with the result but could do nothing.


    Still, I knew the details because I was directly involved. Finally, I could put weight on my foot and walk.


    The doctor advised me to exercise more to aid my recovery. On the day of my discharge, Harmony


    came


    to my ward. 1


    I was somewhat surprised. I thought Harmony would have visited earlier, yet the authorities had closed


    the case. She removed her sunsses and looked at me. She said arrogantly, “You look well.”


    “Thanks to you,” I calmly replied.


    I didn’t know when it started, but our conversations had taken on a peculiar tone.


    Although my words seemed indifferent, they were not unwarranted. After all, Harmony’s recklessness


    and


    She put down her sunsses and scarf but kept gazing at me. She looked confused.


    I chuckled and asked, “What’s on your mind? If you have questions, feel free to ask.”


    She smiled and calmly replied, “You do understand me.”


    “You’re ttering me. It’s not that I understand you–you’re just an open book.”


    She nodded and admitted, “I do have questions.”


    “Ask away.” I leaned back on the bed.


    “Did you not invite me to the rooftop that day? How do you feel about As? You better tell the truth,”


    Harmony spoke firmly and looked at me disdainfully.


    I observed her this time. I still couldn’t tell if she was genuinely foolish or just acting. It seemed Ste


    hadn’t intended to hurt Harmony initially. The former probably wanted to take advantage of the foolish


    girl


    to deal with me.


    I thought Harmony didn’t cooperate as Ste had expected. Immediately after, I realized that was false-


    Harmony was just an idiot.


    Ste simply decided to deal with Harmony during the banquet. However, the former didn’t expect me


    to try and save Harmony. Harmony and I would’ve died if I didn’t react that night. Ste’s timing was off,


    or she didn’t expect me to stop arguing with Harmony so soon.


    I had turned and walked away, Inadvertently shortening our time on the rooftop. Ste also never


    expected me to try and help Harmony. If I were Ste, I would’ve stepped back to eliminate the


    problem.


    If that had happened, the situation might’ve been even more dreadful. Even the thought of it sent chills


    down my spine. Ultimately, my kindness saved me.


    Harmony looked like she had something to hold over me. She appeared relieved and satisfied, saying,


    Why aren’t you answering? You don’t have wishful thinking toward As, do you? It seems you do like


    him!


    Her expression left me helpless. Finally, I couldn’t help butugh.