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 Julius’ filthy

two looked at me, they each exhibited

seconds later, Julius let out an awkward smile. Brayden probably sensed that something was off between us and chose not

out to work. You two carry on,

left, Julius glared at me as though he was preparing

straightened my clothes, and gazed at the entrance. “It appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably busy, I can

you dare push your luck!” Julius said coldly and gripped

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

to reason with someone obsessed

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

Julius’ ferocious gaze and walked toward the

I exited the café. At this point, I had

I scrolled through my contact list, but I soon realized

to ask for his favor to avoid being ridiculed by him again. Besides, given that he had helped me a lot, I didn’t want

visit the commercial district on my own. Since there were a

the commercial district, I went straight

the lobby on the ground floor, I saw some receptionists and

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

my name once I finished asking. I turned around and realized

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

even possessed an entire office building that his company

friendly, unlike Dominic, who always pulled a

you here for business matters as well? Which company are you visiting? I know this place quite well if I dare say so

want to trouble him, I replied, “It’s fine. Mr. Dalton, you must be very busy.

all the favor I need from Dominic anyway. Just feel free to tell me where you would like

me confirm my decisions even more—I should not

for a reward from Dominic just because he helped me, Dominic