Tongue–Tied


    The idea briefly crossed my mind, but I quickly pushed it away. I couldn’t shake the image of him


    pulling Harmony away fight in front of me.


    I reminded myself to forget all the passionate moments we’d shared. None of itpared to his


    complete indifference that night.


    It was ridiculous. As imed to love me, yet he didn’t even ask if I was hurt. He just calmly left,


    holding another woman. I refused to be as heartless as he was.


    “Do you still fail to see the big picture here? Using your fans to target me, then ming you once the


    truth came out. Did the people you mentioned suffer any real consequences?”


    I continued, “Imagine if I hadn’t rescued you when the stage copsed. It could have been you in that


    hospital bed, not me.”


    Harmony paled, and her gaze grew moreplex.


    “You even chastised me. I regret saving you up that day! This mess might not have happened if I had


    stepped back and just watched. At the very least, I wouldn’t have hurt myself. I could have stayed out


    of it!


    “But those were my fans acting on their own. What does it have to do with me?‘ Harmony defended


    herself boldly.


    I stared at her. “I want you to reflect on how you felt when your fansshed out at me. Think about it.”


    Her mouth twitched, and she looked away.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org.


    “Reflect on it! Don’t think that only the police investigate the truth. My people are just as capable! Once


    we sort this out, you won’t escape the me!”


    Suddenly, a spark of excitement surged through me. I wondered how he would react if it were me.lying


    there that night.


    Harmony appeared cornered, searching for words. “How was I supposed to know you were trying to


    help me? The server made it clear that someone was waiting on the roof for me. When you rushed


    toward me,


    how could I have known you were trying to save me?”


    “I had already told you I hadn’t called you up there, and I was also told to go to the roof. Did you believe


    me? Even now, you can’t let go of this. You really are a stubborn pig.


    Let me make this clear, Harmony. It’s not about my feelings for As. It’s about you being manipted!


    “All these troublemakers won’t leave me alone. They’re trying to stir up chaos and enjoy the spectacle.


    They want to hurt both of us, not just me. Don’t you get it? If you don’t, ask As. Ask him if I hold a


    ce in his heart! Ask him who set this trap!”


    She only asked, “Chloe, have you offended someone recently?”


    I rolled my eyes and sighed in frustration. “I’ve offended so many people. Which one are you


    asking about?”


    Harmony looked at me, puzzled. “Then why are so many people criticizing you? Don’t you think you


    should


    reflect on yourself?”


    Suddenly, Iughed. “Harmony, you’ve been following the online bacsh closely. But you’re focused


    on


    the criticism, aren’t you? After enduring so much criticism, I’m used to it. Ites from people with


    hidden agendas. You’ll realize that, eventually.”


    ‘Chloe, this is-”


    “That’s enough!” I interrupted her.


    Just then, a tall figure appeared in the doorway. He entered with a calm and collected demeanor. I


    observed him closely, feeling a twinge of annoyance. His eyes remained fixed on me.


    I couldn’t help but let out a bitterugh.


    As Harmony turned to leave, she spotted As entering. Her smile immediately lit up, and she rushed


    to


    him, taking his arm.


    “As! What brings you here?”


    His gaze was still on me as he replied casually, “Work. And then I saw you here.”


    I couldn’t believe it. He hade to my ward for business matters.


    “Well, perfect! Mr. As, please take your girlfriend and leave. She’s been disturbing my rest.” My tone


    was not at all friendly.


    Then, I reclined back on the bed. “Don’t forget to close the door on your way