Chapter 119: ONE NIGHT OUT
When Harlow arrived at Layla’s apartment, she stepped out of the car and made her way inside. Layla, fresh out of the shower, was tying her hair into a loose bun when a knock came at the door. She hurried over, pulling it open to see her best friend standing there with an expression that screamed exhaustion.
"You’re here so early," Layla said, glancing at the clock. Realizing it was already 6 p.m., her lips formed a small "O." "Or maybe I’m just late in noticing the time."
Harlow sighed as she stepped inside. "I really need a place to cool off for the evening. If I go back to the villa in this mood, I might actually kill someone."
Layla’s brow furrowed with concern. "The meeting didn’t go well?" she asked, leading Harlow further into the apartment.
"Turns out my father wants Claudia as the lead in my movie because *she* said so," Harlow replied, rolling her eyes. "It’s my movie, and I’m not letting anyone make decisions for me this time, or bully me into a corner." Her tone was sharp, defiant.
"Oh, Harlow..." Layla sighed, sitting beside her on the couch. "What are you going to do now? You know as well as I do that man won’t stop until he completely ruins you."
Harlow’s lips curled into a bitter smile. "Let him try. His actions won’t go unpunished this time."
Layla’s expression darkened. "I’m sure Claudia is behind this. Why can’t she and her mother leave you alone? Haven’t they caused you enough misery?"
Harlow stayed silent for a moment. Her past life has been differen. She had thought things would be different if she divorced her scumbag husband and focus on her life, but it turns out things will never be the same again.