Chapter 0409

She was probably used to rubbing elbows with celebrities. But polite manners were polite manners.

I was suddenly very annoyed on Julian’s behalf.

Maybe it was time I really lean into this and give this fake relationship my all.

I leaned forward again. “Bridget?”

Bridget stopped talking to Olivia to glance at me. “Yes, Piper?”

“Did I ever tell you how great of a boyfriend Julian is?” I hadn’t because I had never told anyone because it was all lies. “He’s so attentive and exciting. We’re always doing something new.”

“That’s nice,” she said, smiling kindly. “I’m really very glad that you two found each other.”

God help Julian, she seemed so genuine, like she really was glad her old friend found someone who cared about him and vice versa.”

Olivia then pulled away Bridget’s attention again, bringing her back into their conversation.

I glanced at Julian. His jaw was clenched tightly.

he

to Olivia and Lilliana, then started

to say hi to Susie, so we stopped there. While

I

his head.

like ice. It startled me, being frozen out like that, by Julian

mad at you, Piper. I appreciate you trying.” He laughed a little, though it was weak. “Honestly, you’ve

out. I smiled at him. “You are a good friend to me,

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terrible friend.” He said it so

been there for me. I haven’t had many people in my life that I can trust, but you

He took my hand

before. I kept waiting for him to ruin the moment with some smartass comment, but this time,

silence, Veronica approached us.

Julian,” she said. He nodded at her in acknowledgement. “How is Prince

both me and

“Joyce?” Julian asked.

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