Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 124 Julian opened his eyes, their usual sharpness softening for once. Just as he reached for the door handle, it swung open on its own. Agatha grabbed his arm and yanked him from the car before he could protest. "You're free this afternoon, aren't you? I need to discuss something with you." He glanced down at his grandmother. Surprisingly, he kept his temper in check. "What is it?" They stepped into the house. The aroma of freshly cooked dishes drifted from the dining room. His brows lifted slightly. "Why so many dishes today? Suddenly decided to pamper me?" That was unlike her.

Even with her means, she lived simply. Two dishes usually sufficed. For him, it was often even more casual-most of the time, he got a single plate of pasta. "In your dreams! They're not for you. They're for the girl who's coming." Her expression brightened briefly before she stiffened again, wagging a finger at him. "Whatever happens later, be cooperative. Be polite. No sulking. Understand?" She had spent half her life fretting over his marriage prospects. No one else in the Sterling family cared. Most probably, they wished him misery. Julian frowned.

ice-block face of yours.' His gaze cooled. "If it's a blind date, why didn't you tell me in advance?" "Don't overthink it. This isn't a blind date," she said seriously. "It's just her meeting you first. If she likes you, consider yourself lucky." Julian raised an eyebrow. Even Elliot, standing nearby, could feel the corner of his mouth twitch. Was that girl really a doctor, or

her two days ago. She already has the divorce papers." Julian's lips curved faintly, then flattened. "Her ex-husband deserved it. I heard he even had an illegitimate child," Agatha added, clucking her tongue. That detail hadn't come from Sydney directly-it was something Agatha had

line. "I have things to do later. I'll have to leave first." Agatha slammed the spatula down and seized him again. "The sky could fall, and you'd still be staying today! She's going to see you first. Then you can leave if you must." Her eyes narrowed. "If she doesn't like you, don't bother coming back here again!" Julian leaned back, temples throbbing. His expression looked weary. 172