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.

mental note to shower at least three times to get rid of whatever germs transferred from

the two looked at me, they each

later, Julius let out an awkward smile. Brayden probably sensed that

Anyway, I’d better head out to work. You two carry on, then.” With

left, Julius glared at me as though he was

entrance. “It appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably

dare push your luck!” Julius

from him and glowered at him scornfully. “Am I, 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

There’s no use trying to reason with someone obsessed 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 not take advantage

gaze and walked toward the entrance

soon as I exited the café. At this

list, but I soon realized

avoid being ridiculed by

own. Since there were a lot of office buildings there, I thought

arriving at the commercial district, I went straight to

lobby on the ground floor, I saw

know if there are law firms upstairs? I

once I finished asking. I turned around and realized

Dalton, what a coincidence. Are you here for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly

office building that

friendly, unlike Dominic, who always pulled a

Which company are you visiting? I know this place quite well if I dare say so myself.” James probably could tell that I came here the first time and wished to lend me

replied, “It’s fine. Mr. Dalton, you

can get all the favor I need from

made me confirm my decisions even more—I should not seek help from him

helped me, Dominic would