Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 31 A Failed Negotiation

The man in front of me stared at me with dissatisfaction and hatred.

“That’s enough! I don’t want to waste so much time on you. Hurry up and give me an answer.”

“Liliana, you—” As soon as Julius spoke, someone called his name.

A man dressed in a white suit with a name badge and black trousers came up to us.

“I wonder why you left the office just now. Anyway, I understand now that you’re on a date. Hello, Mrs. Keaton.”

The man looked familiar, for we met during the wedding. If I wasn’t mistaken, he was Julius’ colleague, and they were close to each other.

Julius looked displeased when his colleague addressed me as Mrs. Keaton. Right then, I realized he hadn’t told others that we were getting a divorce.

Nonetheless, it wasn’t a surprise to me. Since our marriage was short-lived, Julius would understandably want to save himself from embarrassment.

After forcing a smile at Julius, I turned to Julius’ colleague and said, “I remember you. Aren’t you Brayden?”

“Mrs. Keaton’s memory is impressive. I am Brayden.” He was delighted because I still remembered him.

I smiled and continued, “Brayden, please don’t call me Mrs. Keaton from now on. Julius and I…”

“Darling!” The next moment, Julius yelled aloud on purpose and put his arm on my shoulder.

Brayden and I were both startled upon that.

“Brayden, she was saying that you don’t have to be that polite. By the way, why are you here?” Julius interrupted and deliberately changed the subject of conversation.

I pulled his arm away and took a step to the side.

at least three times

at me, they each exhibited a

few seconds later, Julius let out an awkward smile. Brayden probably sensed that something was off between us

work. You two carry on, then.” With

at me as

pretended to grab my bag, straightened my clothes, and gazed at the entrance. “It appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re

push your luck!” Julius said

though? You cheated on me first and threatened me afterward. Now that I’m willing to return the betrothal gift to you, why aren’t you satisfied? Julius, how can you be

trying to reason with

for the subpoena issued by the court.” With that, I took out some notes from my bag and put them on the table. “Here’s the money to pay for my drink. Let’s

Julius’ ferocious gaze and walked toward the entrance right

breath as soon as I exited the café. At this point, I

through my contact list, but I soon realized that my

his favor to avoid being ridiculed by him again. Besides, given that

were a lot of office buildings there, I thought I could

commercial district, I

on the ground

to them and asked, “Hi, may I know if there are law firms upstairs?

asking. I turned around and realized that it was James, the president

Are you here for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly

even possessed an entire office building that his company built

Dominic,

Ms. Zanetti, are you here for business matters as well? Which company are you visiting? I know this place quite well if I dare say so myself.” James probably could

I replied, “It’s fine. Mr. Dalton,

there’s no need to. I can get all the favor I need from Dominic

even more—I should not seek help from him at all,

he helped me,