A ck Rolls–<b>Royce </b>gradually came to a halt betove the Ziegler residence that night
The car door wung open, and <b>filian </b>came stepping out of the vehicle. He stood straight–backed<b>, </b>exuding an indescribable aura of elegance.
He went inside and strode to the study, pashing the door open.
Dominic was <b>ying </b>chess all on his lonesome. When he heard the door creak, he couldn’t help but say mockingly, “Look what the <b>cat </b>dragged in. Here <bes </b>the great actor, Julian You must be pleased to see all those ridiculousments online. Those women are <b>all </b>throwing themselves at you now,”
Julian had real thements as well,
He sat in the seat across from Dominic, ying chess with him. “I don’t like those frivolous women.
Dominic sneered. “Willow isn’t frivolous, but don’t see you cherishing her all that much. You didn’t hesitate to divorce her.”
Julian made a move. “shell always be my wife.”
Dominic’s eyes brightened with hope. “What are you trying to say?”
Dominic hadn’t gotten an a
in answer when someone came frantically banging at his door. It was his aide, Noah
Dominic was displeased. “<b>What’s </b>with the racket? I was finally getting to the good part.”
Noah opened the door. There was aplicated look in <b>his </b>eyes when theynded on Julian
Julian had a smile on his face as he yed with the chess piece <b>in </b>his hand. “What’s wrong, Noah? Why are you looking at me
Noah smiled at him bitterly. “There’s no need to go that far, Mr. Ziegler
that? It’s not as if I’m a monster”
Then, heposed himself and reported<b>, </b>“The Gibson family is in trouble, Jeffrey’s father <b>made </b>a mess of hispany. From what I’ve learned, forget Gibson Legal Group’s profits making a dent in solving the problem. Even someone like Mr. Chapman wouldn’t be able to save them now
The bright lights cast a shadow on Dominic’s thunderous expression.
Then, he swept his hand across the chessboard<b>, </b>causing the chess pieces to mash against the ground. <b>Julian</b>, <b>you’d </b>better tell me that this has nothing to do with you. You should keep your personal and professional lives separate! You low that tanghing <b>them </b>together would bring nothing but trouble”
Julian wasn’t the least bir fazed as he picked the chess pieces up from the ground
He sounded respectful as he said, “There’s no way I could do that. Grandpa, please don’t get upset.”
Then, he got to his feet <b>and </b><b>left</b>.
Dominic blew a gasket, pointing at the door <b>as </b>he demanded, “What do <b>you </b>think he <b>was </b>getting <b>at</b>? What is with him? That brat did this, didn’t he? te must’ve done this!”
<b>Noah </b>didn’t dare to answer those questions.
After all, it was obvious what had happened
julun stayed at the Ziegler residence that night,
Mnie paid him a visitte at night.
Julian was going through his work on hisptop in i living room. All he did <b>was </b><b>nce </b>at her when he saw that Mnie had shown
Mnie wasn’t bothered by his indiference
she was in great spirits nov
its now that Julian had gott
had gotten a divorce. After all,
I <b>meant </b>that she no longer had to suffer willow’s presence.
Mnie had brought several pictures of young wonten with her,
She anged them in front of julian, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, and smiled. “Alicia’s frail, so she’s not on the list. I’ve found you a few suitable girls. They’re pretty and hail from wealthy backgrounds. Most importantly, they’re all obedient glils. I’m sure one of them would be a perfect wife for you.”
s, Julian didn’t even bother looking at the pictures. Instead, he said impassively, “Don’t bother, I have to tention of marrying anyone aside from Willow.”
Mnie blinked dumbly. <b>“</b>But you’re already divorced ”
Julian card hisptop with a wrap and looked at his mother. Hisdemeanor grew.colder as he responded, “I sad what I <b>said</b>: I have no intention of marrying another. I’ll wishes back eventhough we’re divorced ”
Mnie was furious with his answer. Nur leapt to her feet. “Julian, are you insane?
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She stormed back to her bedroom and startedining to her husband. Unfortunately, Liam wasn’t the least bit surprised
After all, Julian was a chip off the old block
Julian wouldn’t have reacted so violently at the warehouse if he truly disliked Willow. Liam could tell that Julian <b>only </b>chose to divorce Willow as <b>a </b><b>temporary </b>measure. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have treated Jeffrey as though Jeffrey were a homewrecker
Julian only chose to divorce <b>Willow </b>as a means to drag everything to light.
Even Liam had <b>to </b>admit that his son could <b>be a </b>little too calcting for his tastes sometimes.
He leaned against the headboard as a smile appeared on <b>his </b><b>lips</b>. “I think he’s acting as he usually is. Willow’s a good kid. Meanwhile, you’ve been far too focused on her faults. You should really consider her strengths”
Mnie was about to nag further, but Liam decided to <b>take </b>action, silencing herints with a kiss
Mnie couldn’t help but immerse herself in the sweetness of his affection after going without it for a long while. Soon, the <b>two </b>ended up getting lost in <b>each </b>other’s embrace.
Julian took a ne to Yarrowmere the next morning.
In the meantime, things were chumming in Brindley.
Gibson Group had gotten itself <b>in </b>a major mess. As a result, the media hounded them like Inemzed sharks scenting blood. News of Gibson Group’s scandal cycled throughout the <b>day </b>due to the severity of the situation
Willow decided to pay the Gibson family <b>a </b>visit.
jeffrey’s parents had been taken away for <b>questioning</b>, petfrey’s arm was still far from recovered, but he was forced to handle Gibson <b>Group’s </b>mess. The only one left with nothing to do was a panicked Natalie, who had no <b>idea </b>what was going on
Willow gave pilian a call around noon.
He only answered the call after six seconds. However, be still sounded asposed as ever. “I’m surprised to see that it was you calling, <b>but </b>I can’t say I’m displeased to hear from you<b>” </b>
<b>Willow </b>low full well that he was trying to distract her.
So, she didn’t bother beating around the bush. “You’re the one behind the Gibson family’s scandal, aren’t you?”
Julian stood before the floor–<b>to</b><b>–</b>ceiling windows in his office at Yanowmere’s Neb Group. He held his phone in <b>his </b><b>hands </b>and sounded even more affectionate as he replied, “You’ve misunderstood me, Willow. I always keep business and personal matters separate.”
Willow let out a coldugh. “Please, Julian. I know you too well to fall for that.”
Jun merely chuckled softly. “You shoulde to Yarrowmere if you want the answers to our questions.”