Chapter 566

Since when did I belong to Harlan? He was intentionally escalating the conflict. The air was suddenly filled with tension, and I was the spark that ignited it. Chris' grip on my hand tightened, and he glared at Harlan with a dark expression. "If you want to alert the police, then you can continue to hold her." Harlan laughed. "Are you using the police to threaten me? You don't quite reach the same level as Brandy. It's no surprise she chose him over you." I gasped, shocked by Harlan's vicious words. He was deliberately fueling the animosity between Brandon and Chris. Chris' face, already less than appealing, grew even more unpleasant. Brandon was his sore spot, and Harlan, with malicious intent, twisted that wound deeper. "Harlan, whoever you have a grudge against, it's your business to deal with them. But leave Madeline alone." Harlan's grip on my wrist tightened, and his eyes were filled with a deep, passionate gaze. "Relax, I won't hurt her. She's so lovely, how could I bear