Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1457

"Whether I have a shot or not isn't up to you," Joel replied darkly, his voice low. "Harold, I'm not backing down this time."

"The final choice belongs to Lori."

He added, "And considering you're about to be kicked out of the game, I have no idea where you're getting this confidence."

"We'll see who gets kicked out!"

Throwing the words over his shoulder, Harold turned on his heel and walked away without hesitation.

Joel stood frozen, watching his retreating back as his own fists slowly clenched.

If Lorelei truly loved him, he would have been the one standing by her side today.

Harold Houston...

He would have absolutely zero right to even be near her.

Back at the table.

Harold returned alone, radiating an icy aura and looking exceptionally grim.

Lorelei's heart leaped into her throat. "Are you guys okay? You didn't fight, did you?"

"Why are you so nervous?"

He looked down at her, his dark eyes searching hers. "Afraid I beat him to a pulp?"

"Yes."

She nodded honestly, her long eyelashes fluttering in genuine concern.

Joel might be a divorce attorney, but he had taken on personal injury cases before.

And won them all.

If they had actually fought, what if Joel used it to destroy his career?

Furthermore.

Harold was currently under observation for membership in an elite international medical association. Any bad press would ruin his future.

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