Chapter 52

Harry’s POV

“Why didn’t I hear about a partnership with Clinton? Six years ago, I was living with the Waynes. Charles and I were also engaged.”

“We didn’t make it public. Whenever Clinton and Wayne had a project collaboration, only one name would take the credit. The one who proposed it. It was better that way. Kept the competition going.”

“Okay. This is a lot to take in. I thought you were just rivals.”

“We are. And that will never change from now on.”

She sighed, looking at the floor in shock. I knew this would surprise her and I considered telling her this when she saw Charles at the office, but I just couldn’t.

I was afraid she would think of me differently, having been friends with the person who tried to kill her. I was afraid she would hate me too. But she’s taking this better than I expected.

“So… you were friends? For how long?”

I sighed.

“Just a year. Before the bastard stabbed me in the back. And I’ll never forg