The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 600

Yes, if Harper came with Pierce, then they must know each other. And if they knew each other, wasn't that hope?

At that moment, even Vernon's expression showed a flicker of light.

"Are you certain? Did she really come with Pierce?"

Geoffrey carefully recalled the scene before nodding firmly. "Yes, I'm certain she came with Pierce, so they must know each other. Dad, they're both part of the world of the strong. And with Harper's talent—ranking so high at such a young age—it's not too surprising that she would know Pierce. Why don't we just ask her?"

Vernon nodded and immediately said, "Summon Harper here. As long as she can save the family, anything's up for negotiation."

With his approval, the Norberg family members rushed toward Harper, eagerly waiting for her to return to their side.

But at that moment, Harper was still in shock, unable to snap out of it.

Pierce was much stronger than she had imagined. It was an overwhelming, invincible force—so much so that she couldn't help but feel relieved for still being alive after recklessly challenging him.

If Pierce had used the same ruthless power against her as he had against the Duo of Doom, then by now, Harper would already be a corpse. Perhaps she truly had to thank the tangled, unspoken grievances between Selene and Pierce.

Harper led her subordinates toward the Norbergs' gathering place. Throughout the entire journey, no one stopped them, as if they posed no threat at all. And indeed, with Pierce here, danger no longer existed.

At that moment, Nolan also spotted Harper. In fact, he had already noticed that she had arrived together with Pierce.

"She's Harper Norberg, the pride of the Norberg family and a Tiger Ranking powerhouse. Do you know her?"

Pierce didn't say anything further, as some things didn't need to be said.

He was already here, which meant he had made his decision. He had never come with the intention of demanding gratitude in return.

Besides, if debts were to be counted, he might not owe Nolan anything, but he owed Nolan's mentor—Claude Ritter—too much. And for that alone, he could never disobey any of Nolan's commands. Let alone the fact that Claude had personally instructed him to protect Nolan.

At that moment, Harper had already reached Vernon.

Before she could speak, Geoffrey impatiently asked, "Harper, are you close with Pierce? How close would you say you are with him? Are you close enough to make him switch sides and stand with us?"