The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 761

Harrison's voice was as smooth and warm as ever, familiar yet distant.

Kaitlyn froze, and as she descended the steps of the courthouse, led by Vivienne's firm grip, she couldn't help but glance up.

Just then, Harrison approached them.

Their eyes met, both pairs filled with a mix of recognition and estrangement. A moment of shock passed between them-how could it be her? How could it be him?

The late summer breeze was cool.

The night air, tinged with a hint of moisture, seeped into Kaitlyn's body, sending shivers down to her bones, yet fanning the flames of her burning hatred even more fiercely.

Her eyes, swollen from crying, were invaded by streaks of crimson rage. Her slender hand, veins protruding, clenched into a fist. She drew in a deep breath of the cool air and managed to force out one name, "Harrison!"

The hatred in her voice was hoarse, eerily reminiscent of a vengeful spirit's howl from the depths of hell.

Harrison's expression was cool, his presence slightly imposing.

The face that hadn't changed over the years swept over Kaitlyn.

The former belle of Rivenwood, once courted by countless heirs, now looked no different from any ordinary woman you'd pass on the street.

His brow furrowed, his eyes devoid of guilt, he looked past Kaitlyn as if she were a stranger.

He walked calmly to Sophie and said in a low voice, "Let's head back."

Sophie, feigning ignorance, glanced at Kaitlyn. "Do you know my brother-in-law?"

scoffed, knowing was an

Harrison limb from limb to quench the

to their car and turned back upon realizing

in his crisp blue shirt, his demeanor cool and

station, overheard the familiar name. He pursed his lips and stepped out to see what was

enough, he spotted Harrison and heard Sophie's insincere query. His gaze swept

"Harrison!"

met Harrison, but she had seen his file. Seeing that face, identical to the one in the photos, and noting the unmistakable loathing on Kaitlyn's face, she understood what had transpired. "Ms. Abernathy, you're saying you don't know what your own brother-in-law has done? Seems like you're not that well-regarded at

Sophie, whose own eyes were

sister. I'm not her, how would I know what my brother-in-law did before? Unlike Ms. Hawthorn, I heard Mr. Ellington was engaged to your sister before, but now he's

does affect one's intelligence. I've always been your fiancé, but for some reason, some fools

to look to know Sophie's expression had

them!" Sophie's jealousy bubbled up as she tugged at Harrison's sleeve,

gaze fell on Kaitlyn. "I just helped Kaitlyn, and to think, her friend Ms.

you've lost even this basic decorum. Sophie has helped you, and you allow these two to slander her?" "Harrison!" Rafferty's voice was cold, trying to

a glance, his words sharp as

if it had been struck hard.

Harrison had

her misplaced trust causing her parents' downfall still twisted

as you

subtly, his voice low and firm,

of a hawk taking flight. In a swift motion, she seemed to

guard,

"Ah!"

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