From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 415

Chapter 415 Breaking the Ice

Harriet dealt with it by avoiding Kit.

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She avoided events where she might run into him. She didn’t even wait for him to process her resignation application–she just stopped going to his company altogether.

That night was a drunken mess to her, something she wanted to bury and forget.

Kit might have been drunk, but she hadn’t been.

Harriet never expected Kit to take responsibility for anything. They were both adults. What happened was just an accident. There was no need to make a big deal out of it.

She had no intention of becoming one of those women who pester Kit endlessly.

From their time working together, Harriet knew Kit had never been interested in her. She didn’t see any point in confronting him and making a fool of herself, especially since she wasn’t lacking in admirers.

She’d always been carefree and independent. She saw no reason to be obsessed nothing had happened after they had sex for the first time.

over a man who acted like

Kit hadn’t reached out, and that said enough–he treated that night as a one–time fling.

Meanwhile, Kit was caught in a spiral of regret and confusion.

He remembered every detail from that night–the way Harriet had resisted at first, and how she eventually gave in.

Regret and guilt gnawed at him.

On one hand, he couldn’t forgive himself for taking advantage of her. On the other hand, Harriet’s calm, almost indifferent reaction–and the way she quit his company and made a clean break–made him feel strangely restless and frustrated.

He’d tried to find a chance to talk to Harriet several times, but she always managed to politely deflect him.

It felt like they were locked in a strange, silent tug–of–war.

The turning point came at a family gathering midway through Athena’s pregnancy.

Worried Athena would feel lonely, Zaden often hosted small get–togethers at home, inviting only their close family and friends. As Athena’s best friend, Harriet was always on the guest list.

And as Athena’s brother, Kit couldn’t skip out either.

Everything was warm and peaceful at dinner until a platter of meat was brought to the table.

Its greasy smell made Athena suddenly turn pale. She clapped a hand over her mouth as nausea washed over her.

“What’s wrong?” Zaden immediately set down his utensils and gently rubbed her back, his face full of

concern.

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Chapter 415. Breaking the Ice

“I’m fine… I just felt a little sick,” Athena waved him off, though she looked pale.

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Sitting across from her, Harriet reacted instantly, pushing her glass of lemon soda over. “Here, drink this. It’ll help.”

At the same moment, another glass of warm lemon water was pushed toward Athena.

It was from Kit.

He had consulted a nutritionist before, and he clearly remembered her mentioning that lemon could help with morning sickness.

They moved almost simultaneously. Their eyes met for split second before they both looked away, awkwardness hanging in the air.

Athena looked at the two glasses in front of her, a little surprised.

She hesitated, then smiled and took Harriet’s glass first. Thank you, Harriet.”

Then she nodded to Kit. “Kit, thank you.”

The awkward moment quickly passed, but something had shifted between Harriet and Kit.

After dinner, Zaden took Athena out to the balcony for some fresh air.

The living room was suddenly quiet, with only Kit and Harriet left. The silence between them felt heavy.

As Harriet stood up to get some fruit, she accidentally tripped on the carpet edge and lurched forward.

“Watch out!” Kit reacted on instinct, catching her around the waist and pulling her close to steady her, saving her from falling.

Suddenly, they were pressed together, separated only by a thin layer of clothing. Both could feel each other’s heartbeat.

Memories of that night rushed back, hot and overwhelming.

The air between them seemed to thicken with tension.

Still shaken, Harriet glanced up at Kit’s face that was just inches away. Her heart nearly stopped.

His embrace felt safe, and he smelled faintly of pine and summer rain, just like that night.

Kit had been drunk, but she hadn’t. She remembered every detail of what had happened between them, even the parts she couldn’t bring herself to talk about.

She remembered all those unspeakable moments perfectly.

They quickly snapped apart, as if burned.

Harriet’s cheeks went pink as she smoothed her skirt, mumbling, “Thanks.”

Kit’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He sounded hoarse. “You’re welcome.”

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