Chapter 6 Harper's Unexpected Entrance

• Harper's voice reverberated loudly, hushing the place for a second.
• When she clocked all the eyes on her, she noticed the stares from everyone, even Logan and Layla.
• People were totally sizing her up like she was some sharp-tongued troublemaker.
• Meanwhile, the old gardener bent over to pick up some fallen roses and apologized .
• Feeling the stares, Harper quickly flipped her vibe and apologized, "Sorry for the rush. You good?"
• Layla saw it all. Even though Harper tried to smooth things over, it just made her seem even more fake.
• Simultaneously, Harper Layla Logan.
• "Why's she here?" Logan wondered out loud, scrunching up his face.
• Seeing his reaction, Layla figured he had no clue about Harper appearing out of the blue.
• She stayed quiet, mulling over everything going on.
• He seems clueless about her showing up. Is Harper dead set on being here?
• This situation was way different from before. remember when Logan brought Harper to this event, and she totally wowed Mr. Thomson,
• thought she wouldn't show . Surprisingly, she .
• Upon hearing the fuss, Leo rushed into the hall. "Mr. Robinson!"
• Logan's tone got serious as he asked, "Who let her in?"
• Leo , "It was me... I Miss Hamilton could help you."
• Logan rubbed his temples, feeling the stress build. He used to cut Harper some slack, but with Layla in the picture, Harper's sudden appearance wasn't exactly what he had in mind.
• Sipping her champagne, Layla chimed in casually, "Looks like Miss Hamilton's a bit . Perhaps you should check on her."
• Logan glanced at Harper, who looked distressed. He sighed and decided, "I'll go check on her for a second and then be back."
• Layla didn't say anything. She expected Logan to step in, considering his history with Harper.
• Going up to Harper, Logan asked, "What's going on? Why are you here?"
• "I'm sorry. I... I just wanted to see," Harper muttered, her gaze dropping as she began to sob.
• Feeling a pang of sympathy for her, Logan decided not to give her a hard time. He knew how much effort she'd put in over the years.
• "Leo will take you back," he .
• As Logan turned to leave, Harper grabbed his arm and pleaded, "Mr. Robinson, can I stay?"
• Logan's expression grew serious as he contemplated the situation, Harper has always respected boundaries before, but this seems out of character.
• Seeing Logan's serious look, Harper quickly responded, "Sorry, Mr. Robinson... I..."
• Not wanting to be too hard on her, Logan gave in, "Alright, you can stick around. This event might help with your trip overseas."
• Upon hearing his words, Harper's face instantly lit up with a genuine smile. She then asked eagerly, "Can I stay with you then?"
• Taking a quick glance at the crowd, Logan hesitated to leave Harper alone. "Sure," he finally agreed.
• Harper looked thrilled, like a kid on Christmas morning.
• Watching the scene, Leo jumped in, "Mr. Robinson, what about Mrs. Robinson?"
• Logan replied, "You go keep her company. Make sure she doesn't cause any trouble like last time."
• He knew Layla often tagged along to these events. Someone like her, who didn't really have a knack for finance, was just there to enjoy herself
• s long as she didn't squander money like she did last time
• Meanwhile, over by Layla, Leo approached cautiously. Before he could say anything, Layla cut in, "Did he go to hang out with Harper?"
• Leo hesitantly explained, " Miss Hamilton is the company's key talent, so..."
• "I get it, no problem," Layla replied while watching Logan and Harper.
• Leo felt relieved and remarked inwardly, Mrs. Robinson seems to have changed lately.
• Meanwhile, Harper confidently conversed with some tycoons beside Logan, catching Layla's attention.
• Despite Harper's intelligence, she was still just a student. Her words didn't hold much weight in front of these seasoned business professionals. They only praised her because of Logan, seeing her potential.
• However, Harper hit a snag when dealing with an elderly foreigner.
• If not mistaken, he was a financial magnate from Angria. The problem was that he only spoke his native language, and his translator wasn't around.
• "Mr. Robinson..." Harper bit her lip, seeking help from Logan.
• Logan was considering how to resolve the awkward situation until Layla stepped in. She fluently conversed with the foreigners in Angrian. The foreigner seemed pleased, and they shook hands before ending the conversation.
• Only then did Harper notice Layla, who was dressed in the same black evening gown. Layla looked delicate, decent, and sophisticated, while Harper couldn't help but feel underdressed and out of place in comparison.
• Feeling a pang of envy, Harper clenched her fists and kept a smile as she commented, "Mrs. Robinson, you're incredible, even knowing Angrian!"
• Layla simply smiled back at Harper, choosing to remain silent.
• Logan remembered that Layla was skilled in foreign languages, but Angrian wasn't exactly common—it wasn't an international dialect. So, it was pretty surprising that Layla knew it.
• Harper continued, "Mrs. Robinson, what did you tell Mr. Stephen? He looked pretty delighted."
• Layla replied, "I just told him that the land he snagged at the auction near the Southeastern Sea a few days back will sell well. That's why he's all happy."
• "That land... will sell well?" Harper looked confused and thought, It doesn't seem like anything special.
• "I guess so," Layla responded casually.
• Little did they know that the piece of land indeed fetched a significant price in Layla's previous life as the sea area transformed into a bustling tourist spot. The land was developed for tourism, resulting in substantial profits.
• It appeared that Mr. Stephen had foreseen the future development of the sea area, which is why he acquired the land. Unfortunately, Harper didn't have that kind of foresight.
• Logan's gaze lingered on Layla, making her feel slightly uneasy.
• "Why are you staring at me like that?" Layla asked
• "How did you know that piece of land would sell well?" Logan's question came out slowly, each word deliberate.