The Invisible Girl's Revenge (Harper) novel Chapter 160

Chapter 160

Grayson

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Thanks to Tiffany signing ownership over to me, one of the most luxurious malls in San Francisco was now mine.

I showed up in my newest suit, the manager and a few members of staff walking with me as they showed me around.

I’d been to that mall several times before as Tiffany was my wife, but that was different as it was on a business level and I had to know about every single part of that building.

Being in the company of those people helped keep me distracted for a while, until my eyes landed on a glass storefront and I spotted a dress that was on display. It reminded me of Harper as it was similar to the one she’d worn the day she’d come to my party. I tried to shut out the thoughts about her and focus on that moment, but I couldn’t go back to who I was just a few seconds earlier. I imagined her in that dress, the fabric hugging her sexy curves in all the right places while she had a beautiful smile. If only I could actually see her like that.

The manager had to raise his voice as he called my name so he could get my full attention.

I forced a smile like I’d been listening the entire time, moving on to the next store along that corridor.

Financially, everything was going great, but I couldn’t lie to myself about the state of my heart. I didn’t want to admit it before, but I’d begun to feel like losing Harper was far more painful than Tiffany cheating on me.

I’d told myself to give it a few months before even attempting to talk to Harper face–to–face, hoping that by then, she would’ve calmed down.

I paid full attention for a few minutes, even taking interest in one of the newest clothing stores. I was in the middle of asking a question when I trailed off at the sight of something I didn’t expect just across from me.

Harper was right there and I was so thrilled to see her that I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. She may not have been in that dress as I had imagined, but she was there and still looked gorgeous in her shorts and tank top.

She was with Ella and Zoey and none of them looked in my direction. For a second, I made the assumption that they must not have spotted me, but it soon became clear from their body language that they did. Her friends pursed their lips with their chins raised higher while she quickened the pace of her footsteps.

Fighting the urge to go after her, I looked away and proceeded with my question to the manager. My reaction must’ve looked weird to everyone in my company, but I didn’t care.

Even as I got my response from the manager, more than half of what he said hadn’t even been processed in my brain. I was still thinking about how it was unexpected to see her there, but it was worth every second.

The manager began to move in the opposite direction so we could check out the next store, but I wished we could stand there just a little longer.

I had to keep my personal feelings under control, so I followed him along with the others, but found myself

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looking back.

The more distance was between us, the more my heart began to race as she was getting away. I realized at that moment that it might have been the universe talking to me. Maybe I didn’t have to wait for a few months to talk to her. She was right there.

It was for this reason that I excused myself from everyone else and rushed in the opposite direction so I could catch up to her.

Right before I called out her name, her friends blocked the way like they didn’t want me to get too close. It was also clear from the way they glared at me, but I didn’t give a shit. They weren’t the ones I was interested in at that moment.

Harper slowly turned to face me and nothing about her expression has changed. It hadn’t softened even a little for me. Still, I gave her a warm smile as I was so glad to run into her there.

I had so much to say and something important to ask. I’d been so curious about it and she was the only one who could answer me.

Her friends made it difficult for me to talk to her and I hated that. But the fact that they were the ones talking for her made me believe she might’ve had a change of heart and just wanted to play hard to get.

All I wanted was just to talk to her, but it turned out to be difficult, because even when she spoke for herself, her tone was hostile.

No matter what I said to her, she just wouldn’t excuse herself and talk to me. That was when I lost it. I didn’t want to hold back anymore, so I asked her how much longer she would keep doing that to me and if she would only forgive me if she saw me on my knees.

I expect her to roll her eyes as a way to shut it down and tell me that I was being dramatic. Instead, she stepped forward with a hand on her hip, looked straight into my eyes and said, “Yes, get down on your knees and beg.”

I let out a sharp chuckle of disbelief, telling myself that I must have misheard her.

“What? You’re not serious,” I said.

She maintained steady eye contact, not cracking even the slightest smirk. “I am. You asked what it would take.”

I glanced around, then back at her. People were definitely watching as they walked by, making me shake my head.

Just a few minutes ago, my heart had been racing because I was so excited to see her, but now, it was racing because I panicked. I pictured myself kneeling down on that mall floor with people watching. My parents hearing about it and the Internet roasting the hell out of me made me come to a decision. No fucking way. “You’re just being unreasonable,” I snapped. “That’s humiliating and you know that.”

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