Chapter 148 - Meeting The Prince II

Harvey sank into the chair across from Jessica, his posture stiff, his face tightening into a very thin line. He'd faced countless adversaries in his career, but the weight of this conversation felt different. "What do you mean by my life would be destroyed?" he asked, cutting straight to the heart of the matter. His voice was steady, but there was a slight edge to it. Confusion twisted inside him. He was one of the most accomplished lawyers in the world, a named partner in one of the most prestigious law firms globally. His reputation was untouchable, his career built on a legacy of triumph over the most powerful figures in politics, business, and even royalty. Yet, in this moment, Jessica's words—dripping with an ominous certainty—had unsettled him in a way nothing else had before.