His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 912

In the face of Ellie’s raw honesty, Harvey was a storm of emotions, love and resentment fiercely intertwined within him.

Yet, the overwhelming desire to have her conquered all else.

He moved to kiss her with fierce determination, only to be met with her desperate resistance, refusing to let him touch her even slightly.

"Ellie, trust me, this will stay between us. I won't let you die; I'll marry you, love you, cherish you…"

Harvey's words were charged with emotion, his declaration heartfelt, yet they failed to ignite even a spark in Elsie's ashen heart. "Your past, I won't hold it against you. Whether you've betrayed Mr. Chambers or not... because it's you, I don't mind!"

"You don't mind? You, who are so loyal to Avery, you don't mind?"

Elsie found his statement bitterly ironic, her laughter tinged with tears.

"I said, because it's you, I don't mind! And even if Mr. Chambers wants you dead, I have ways to protect you!"

In his urgency, Harvey blurted out, "Marry me, become my partner, it's the safest bet! I swear, Mr. Chambers wouldn't dare touch you!"

Elsie's sharp intuition caught the subtle nuance in his words.

He didn't say "won't," but "dare not."

Though loyal to Avery, self-preservation was a basic instinct, both for animals and humans alike.

Moreover, in the dangerous game of power, with Avery's unpredictable and cunning nature, Harvey had to keep some crucial evidence close to protect himself.

Regaining her composure, Elsie bit the inside of her lip, swallowing the bitterness and blood, and softened in Harvey's embrace.

She rested her sweaty forehead against his shoulder, resigned.

In that moment, Harvey's heart raced, holding her close: