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.

I made a mental note to shower at least three

at me,

awkward smile. Brayden probably sensed that something was off between us and chose not to

a drink. Anyway, I’d better head out to work. You two carry

Julius glared at me as though he was preparing

that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably

don’t you dare push your luck!”

threatened me afterward. Now that I’m willing to return the betrothal gift to you, why aren’t you

use trying to reason

from my bag and put them on the table. “Here’s the money

ferocious gaze and walked toward the entrance right

I exited the café. At this point, I had

through my contact list, but I soon realized that my friends

by him again. Besides, given that he had helped me a lot, I didn’t want to owe him

there were a lot of office buildings there, I thought I could easily find some law

the commercial district, I went straight to

entered the lobby on the ground floor, I saw

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

Zanetti?” Someone called my name once I finished asking. I turned around and realized that it was James, the

here for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly because

entire office

he was rather friendly, unlike Dominic,

as well? 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

replied, “It’s fine. Mr. Dalton, you must be very

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

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

asked for a reward from Dominic just because he helped