Delete My Love for You novel Chapter 128

She’d originally planned to use his stint as a male model to threaten him. But the Harrington Group owned the world’s largest media empire—when it came to the press, the Harringtons decided what was truth and what was fiction. They could spin black into white and vice versa.

Even if she went public, all she’d get in the end was a lawsuit for defamation. That was the power of money.

Darren looked down at her from on high, eyes cold and arrogant. “You think you can threaten me? Take a good look at yourself and know your place.”

The tension in the room was suffocating until Xena stepped in, her timing perfect. “Darren, for Noah’s sake—she’s his mother—give her a chance, will you? If she kneels until sundown, give her back her spot in the semifinals. What do you say?”

Before Darren could respond, Charlotte blurted out, “As long as you keep your word, I’ll kneel until sunset. No problem.”

Darren’s expression didn’t soften. “Suit yourself.”

Xena turned to a bodyguard. “You—stay and record everything.”

Then she looked back at Charlotte, her smile placid. “Let’s hope you’re really sorry this time. But if you stand up for even a second, you can forget about ever earning that spot back.”

With that, Xena and Darren left together.

As their car rolled past the convention center’s main entrance, Darren glanced through the window, catching a glimpse of Charlotte’s rigid, kneeling figure. His gaze lingered for only a moment before he looked away.

…

Harrington Group Headquarters.

Darren and Xena had barely set foot in the lobby when Lena, masked and stern, intercepted them.

“How did you deal with Charlotte?” Lena demanded without preamble.

Xena jumped in quickly to curry favor. “Sister, she’s kneeling right now at the convention center.”

Lena’s expression eased, but then she noticed the mask covering Darren’s face and raised an eyebrow. “Little brother, I’m only wearing this because Charlotte slapped me and the mark hasn’t faded yet. What’s your excuse?”

“…”

Darren had no patience for Lena’s questions.

How could he admit he’d been slapped by Charlotte too?

He couldn’t.

So he simply muttered, annoyed, “I’ve got a meeting to attend.”

Before leaving, Darren glanced at Xena and instructed the administrative manager, “Give my wife a tour of the company.”

Lena cut in, “No need. I know this place like the back of my hand.”

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