Burning Passion

CHAPTER 369: HARRY'S PLANS

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Harry was in a rage after he heard the bad news from Mr. Hans. He was still in the city when Mely was brought to the hospital. Now that he went back to New Jersey, he immediately relayed a report to Harry.

"What is his problem!?" Harry gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. He was in the company, and Mr. Hans reported what happened. "Do you know the full story, Mr. Hans?" 

Mr. Hans has now been assigned as Harry's assistant, weighing things he learned before he replied. After he made his investigation by asking the bodyguards, he gathered little information.

"Yes, young master. Your twin brother is throwing a fuss after he saw pictures of you and Miss Nina." 

Harry darkened his face. He frowned and asked, "Who sent those photos? Is it the photos from magazines and newspapers?" 

"Actually, young master. It was photos that were taken on different days and occasions. Someone paid to follow you around. But young master Steven didn't tell your father who sent him those photos. All of your friends sent him letters, but your father didn't know who to point out." 

Harry ponders. Everyone sent Steven a letter, it means including Lee and Ash. But if they notice anything, he is certain they will ask him about it in person. 

"Can you give me the names who sent letters for Steven?" he asked Mr. Hans afterward.

Mr. Hans nodded. He then took a paper and pen, wrote the names he remembered. 

Reading the list, Harry raised a brow when he read Rosie's name. She would be the only one who has a motive and is ready to waste money to hire a professional to follow him around. He has to ask their men to watch Nina around. Some people could harm her without his watch. 

Now, he wants to know her sole purpose of doing that. He would compliment Rosie for annoying Steven, but the result isn't good at all. Their mother was in the hospital again after Steven threw a fuss. 

"Mr. Hans, I will take an early off this morning. I need to talk to someone at school." 

Mr. Han bowed at Harry. He didn't ask any questions. It looks like his young master found the person who sent those photos. 

Not long, Harry drove his Porsche, headed to the University, and looked for Rosie. Someone told him the place where Rosie hung out lately with other rich kids in the school. 

He did hear that a new café opened last week, and most customers are rich kids like Rosie.

"How honored I am. The Student Council President Harry Shang approached me." Rosie was playing on her curls while leisurely phrasing them. 

With a frown on his face, Harry didn't act nice at all like he always showed in school. This time he displayed how impatient he was. He didn't know that it only thrilled Rosie because Steven is used to acts like this to her. 

"Follow me, I wanted to talk to you," said Harry.

"Did I violate something?" 

"You did!" Harry left the group and walked out the door, and she waited outside.

Following Harry, Rosie swaying her hips, making flirty steps. Harry was standing next to his Porsche, parked across the street.

"So what do you want? Is Steven sending a response for me?" 

Harry tears a mocking smile. He chuckled, shaking his head. "Huh. Before I could ask a question, you already exposed yourself." 

"What?" Rosie snaps. She crosses her arms across her chest, which irritates Harry how she acted like a slut. 

"Someone sent Steven photos of me and Nina. Is it you?" 

"So what if I am?" Rosie stubbornly blurts out Harry. She didn't deny it.

He controlled his annoyance by talking to Rosie. Still, he is the president of the Student Council President.

"Do you know what it costs for what you've done?" 

"What's wrong with that? I only did the right thing. You and Nina are cheating on him." 

"It's none of your business! Steven steals Nina from me! I am only taking her back! So stop messing around!" 

"Why are you blaming me or something, huh?" 

"Because of what you did, Steven threw a fuss that our mother broke down! She was now in the hospital!" 

Hearing this, Rosie didn't say another word. Her expression turned soft. She didn't act prideful anymore. 

She said, "I… It's not my intention to cause anything. I'm just telling Steven that we can get back together because Nina has a new boyfriend." 

"You know what? I like your intention. But you don't know the situation! So stay away and don't cause any trouble again! Steven is out of his mind, so better for you to forget him! And stop meddling in our relationship!" 

Upon saying it, Harry turned around and got inside his car, leaving that place. Rosie tried to gain back her composure. Her face is a little pale now. 

Rosie went back to her friend's table and asked her. "What did you talk about with Harry? Is he angry?" 

"No! We only talk about Steven. Said, Steven is fine." 

"Is that all?" 

Rosie now regains herself. She is back to being arrogant. She raised an eyebrow to one of her rich friends and blurted out. "If there are more, why should I tell you?" 

That friend of hers shut up and didn't ask further. 

Deep down, Rosie is getting worried now she heard that Steven's mom was in the hospital. If it happens she and Steven had a serious relationship, Mely Shang would be her mother-in-law. 

Rosie is thinking. Maybe she should send an apology letter and get-well-soon flowers. Upon deciding, she must look for a fast parcel to deliver fresh flowers from the US to China. That can be possible.

Meanwhile, Nina was still in her class. Harry waited for her outside the building.

And the moment she saw him, Nina would like to rush and hold him. But she controls the urge to display their relationship. 

"Hi! What are you doing here this early?" 

"I'm picking up my girlfriend. Am I forbidden to do it?" 

Nina wanted to jump and cover Harry's mouth. But that was more suspicious if she did that. She was certain, a few students heard it. 

"What are you doing?" She asked Harry in a low voice. 

Harry could see the trouble in Nina's eyes. He opens the passenger door for her to get in. 

"Come, I have something to talk to you about." 

Nina quietly stepped inside the car and didn't ask another question. She waited for Harry to drive his car away from the University. 

Harry brought her into a nearby park to talk. Nina could see something troubling Harry. 

She asked, "What happens? You seem troubled." 

Harry got out of the car, walked to the passenger door, and helped Nina step out. They were seated on the bench they saw nearby. 

"What's going on?" Nina was nervous about how Harry acts now. It worries her as well.

"Mama was in the hospital again." 

Immediately, her face filled with sadness. Harry doesn't need to say further. She could guess that it was Steven. He is the only one that caused why her future mother-in-law was always sent to the hospital. 

"How is she? Mama Dona will get worried about her again." 

"I'm so worried about Mama. So, I'm thinking of visiting her." 

It shocks her. Fear crept toward her heart, thinking Harry would leave. "Harry? Are you really going back to China?" 

"I think I should have talked to Steven one last time." 

"Do you think it's necessary? He doesn't listen, Harry! How if something happens?" 

Harry stretches his arm and reaches for Nina's smooth face. "I can take care of myself. Besides, everyone was there and the bodyguards. Nothing will happen to me." 

"Harry, I'm scared. Steven seems uncontrollable. He didn't care even for Mama Mely." Tears welled up in her eyes. She cannot help not having a bad feeling.

"That's why I wanted to talk to him. He is too much of a problem to our mother." 

"But the last time. You and Steven were punching each other." 

"I can protect myself." Harry insisted, coaxing Nina to settle down.

"I would still worry!" 

"I know." Harry pulled Nina and wrapped her around his arms. "It will be fine." 

Harry lowered his head and kissed Nina longingly.