Chapter 21
Jolie was dumbfounded
What on earth was Lucian going on about? Why did everything sound so ambiguous?
“Did you skip breakfast?” Julie asked
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“Then you should eat something now. No need to wait ng me.”
“It’s fine. I’m not familiar with the area around the company. As you know, I just came back to the country and don’t have many friends.” “You have tons of friend. They could practically fill up a stadium. And now, you’re saying you have no friends julle called him out directly. Lucian was silent for a moment before replying, “Go eat with your friends. They’re more important,
Without waning for a response, he ended the call,
Juhe stared at her phone in contusion.
“Joles, who was that?” Amaya asked, curious.
Tube slipped her phone into her bag and casually replied, “A friend.”
She then sat back down.
Amaya leaned in, whispering, “Jules, don’t leave yet I made a promise to Zachary.”
Tsighed and gave a soft response.
Amaya immediately od “Well, I’ll go with my boyfriend now I won’t disturb your meal.”
Bedocente could reply, Amaya grabbed her boyfriend and dashed out of the room.
He let out another helpless sigh. She really didn’t want to deal with Zachary, but it seemed unavoidable this time
Zachary, who had been standing nearby, noticed her expression. He half–joldingly said, “You really don’t want to see me?
Talle snapped out of her thoughts and waved her hand. “No, there’s just something else going on.”
He smiled, his gaze softening as he glanced at her. “Jules, how long has it been since we last saw each other
Julie thought for a moment. “More than two years.”
“Two years already,” Zachary mumbled to himself.
She smiled awkwardly and quickly changed the subject. “How have you been these past two years?”
Fle shook his head. “Not great, but I’m back now!
He paused momentarily, then asked, “By the way, is it true what they’re saying about you and Zayn?”
se hesitated, then nodded.
Zachary sighed. “I can tell you really care about him. It’s Zayn who doesn’t know how to appreciate
“Appreciate what? It’s all in the past now. He’s dating someube new.”
With that, she grabbed the menu and began to order
Zachary observed her choices and asked, “I thought you used to love spicy foods. Why are you going for mild flavors now?”
Jute smiled faintly. “My stomach isn’t great, so I need to eat something Fighter,”
His concern was evident as he asked, “What happened Do you have stomach problems?”
“Something like that,” she replied, handing him the men. Take a look and order what you want. The food here is pretty good Maya and I come often.”
“You order for me. I’m fine with anything I don’t have any special dietary needs.”
Julle paused for a moment before nodding After placing the order, they chatted casually,
“Julie, I feel like you’ve changed so much these past two years,” Zachary said suddenly
She smiled “I must’ve changed a br”
“You’ve become even more beautiful. If1adn’t gone abroad back then, do you think you and I would’ve
Before he could find, Julie interrupted “No”
Zachary chuckled bitterly. “Some things never change, huh? You never give me a chance
“Zachary, you know how I am”
He didn’t give up.
“What about Zayn? You still haven’t gotten over him, hava you?–
Julie shook her head but didn’t respond
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