Around them, whispers and discussions about Zayn began to sperad
Chapter 36
Chapter 36
“hur you out of your jud? Fitty million dollars for a 20–year–old villa?”
“The Peyton tamil’s youngest son just took over the company.”
“Tk, ko
Guess he’s still too young”
The mocking voles around left julie speechless. She couldn’t help bui
Meanwhile, Lucian, who was the center of attention, ended up purchasing an antique pabaring and calligraphy place worth so mon dollars.
Once the auction ended, the banquet began.
Julle wasn’t a fan of these events, so she made up anexose to slip away to the test rent
As she stepped out, she wondered if she should message Lucian when suddenly, som
odded her and pulled her into the stairwell. She jumped, startled, and froze when she saw who it
What was this madman up to now?
He reeked of alcohol and was clearly drunk. His intense state made full feel uneasy.
stinctively, she took a step toward the door.
But before she could move father, Zayn closed the gap between them. His eyes were locked here you with Elaine now?”
Zayn had minderstood. But she couldn’t being herself to explain. If he wanted to think than, so be it didn’t matter.
“Who I’m with is none of your business”
Zayn tugged at his tie in frustration. “I told you, I haven’t been happy since you left I miss you.
Zayn got stright to the point. “Come back to me and I’ll transder Bowood Gardens to your name
“And then what? You’re gonna keep me Rosewood Gardens as your mistress?“”
Aflicker of frustration crossed Zayn’s eyes, and he felt like she had seen through him. He grabbed her wrist coughly
“Wasn’t it better the way things were before? Why can’t you just treat me like you used to?”
Julie shook her head slowly, “No, Zayn. Things between us will never be the same.”
Zayn had always been treated or royalty. Everyone had indulged in him since childhood. He couldn’t stand things like chashing someone or acting like a fool. So when he saw Julie distancing bersel like this, Hanger flased up uncontrollably.
Without another word, he pushed her against the wall and Idssed her—a gesture that felt more possessive than passionate. It was repulsive.
Julie ppressed her anger and showed him away.
“Zayn, don’t make me hate you.”
He sneered, “Tules, do you think you’ve found a new backer just because you have Mr. Chandler now? Does he know how you’ve acted like a lapdog for me all these years? 1 put a little hurt, and you cry for days, ferling sorry for me. I get drunk, and you stay up all night talking care of me.
“Does Mr. Chandler know this? Or are you planning to do the same for him and be his lapdog to stop dreaming You can’t escape me. You’ll always be my lapdog.”
Julie’s lips trembled with fury, and she slapped him across the face without hesitation.
“Zayn, you jerk!”
Zayn licked the blood from his split lip and suddenly laughed as if he had gromad
*Jules, you never used to hit me. When I was even a little hurt, you’d be heartbou Now, you’re even slapping. I’m so hurt.”
Julie shoolcher numbhand still feeling the sting from the slap. Her palm burned with heat and trembled uncontrollably.
the clenched her other hand around the sluking one, trying to calm herself. When she looked up at him, her gaze was cold.
Her woods were deliberate, sharp. “Get lost. I’d want to see you again.”
She had once thought Zayn was just a little temperamental and arrogant, but deep down, he was a good person. Now, she could see how wong she had been
Suddenly, Zayn grabbed her chin, pulling her closer. Like a dog, he buried his face in her neck. He seemed almost desperate, as if trying to fill the emptiness inside him.
Julio struggled, trying to push him away. However, his grip on her chin was too strong as he held her in place.
“Zayn, you lunatic! Let me go!”
