From Betrayal to Brilliance Her Rise to a New Life novel Chapter 416

**Chapter 416: Will You Marry Me?**

“Alright, I’ll inform her,” came Harriet’s voice, steady yet laced with the weight of her recent endeavors.

Harriet had finally taken the plunge to establish her own law firm, a dream she had nurtured for years.

After countless rejections and a relentless pursuit of clients, she had finally secured a case. However, she was unprepared for the ferocity of the opposing counsel, who unleashed a barrage of intimidation tactics that felt more like a personal attack than a professional challenge. Despite her resolve to stand firm, Harriet couldn’t shake the feeling of being outmatched and overwhelmed by the pressure of the courtroom.

It was in that moment of vulnerability that Kit made his unexpected entrance.

Kit was a titan in the legal world, a name that commanded respect and fear in equal measure. The moment her adversaries spotted him, their bravado crumbled, and they retreated like shadows at dawn.

As Harriet’s eyes fell upon Kit, a wave of surprise washed over her. She hadn’t anticipated his arrival—had he been keeping an eye on her all along?

A rush of conflicting emotions surged within her, leaving her momentarily speechless.

After a brief, pregnant pause, she managed to utter, “Thank you for stepping in.”

Kit nodded, his expression serious. “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine,” she replied, though the tremor in her voice betrayed her.

An awkward silence settled between them. The simple act of saying “thank you” felt insufficient, almost trivial, given the weight of the moment they were sharing.

Harriet soon realized that the conversation needed to shift to the unresolved tension from that fateful night. Perhaps it was finally time to confront the emotions that had lingered unspoken for far too long.

That night had been about more than just drinks and reckless abandon. The subtle sparks that had flickered between them over the years had ignited into something undeniable that evening.

Taking a deep breath, she spoke first. “About that night… I acknowledge my part in it, too. You were intoxicated, but I didn’t push you away. I don’t hold it against you…”

Kit’s brow furrowed as he absorbed her words, his gaze locked onto hers. His voice softened yet remained firm. “So, you want to act like nothing happened?”

Harriet’s heart raced at his bluntness. What was he implying?

Her shock left her momentarily speechless, mouth agape as she struggled to process his accusation.

With the air thick with unspoken truths, Kit pressed on. “What do you really feel about that night?”

“I…” Harriet stumbled over her words, grappling with the truth that had been buried deep within her.

The reality was, she was uncertain. Zaden had once encouraged her to pursue Kit, but she had always held back. And then that night had happened, shattering the barriers she had carefully constructed.

She couldn’t deny it any longer—she liked Kit. If she hadn’t, she would have never allowed things to escalate as they did.

And truth be told, the memory of that night lingered with an undeniable allure. He had been exceptional in bed. The thought of experiencing that kind of connection for a lifetime was tempting, to say the least.

Harriet felt her cheeks flush, and she quickly chastised herself. What am I even thinking? Get it together!

Kit noticed her blush, and a flicker of realization crossed his face—she had feelings for him. Without hesitation, he stepped closer, taking her hand in his, his tone shifting to one of earnestness. “Why don’t we take a chance and date for real?”

His intentions were clear, and Harriet’s eyes widened in surprise.

Kit grinned, a playful glint in his eye. “If you don’t respond, I’ll take that as a yes.”

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