Chapter 95
Julie was filled with helplessness. She sighed quietly before stopping and looking up at Lucian.
She deliberately pretended to be shocked, exclaiming, “What a coincidence! Did you also have dinner here?
She finished off with an awkward laugh.
Lucian did not respond to her question, instead calmly uttering two words, “Come here.”
Julie took in a deep breath before forcing herself to walk toward him, struggling to look calm and composed
“Are you also here for a business dinner?” she asked with awan smile.
Lucian remained silent. He just continued to stare at her.
Julie fidgeted uncomfortably under the fiery intensity of his gaze. She subconsciously reached up to touch her own cheek, feeling incredibly confused.
“Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked.
Lucian slowly reached out and touched his fingertips to her cheek, frowning slightly “What happened to your face?‘
Julie stiffened abruptly before hurriedly shaking her head in denial. “Nothing. Really, it was nothing.”
Seeing her fall silent after that, Lucian did not question her any further. He just gently opened the car door and motioned for her to get in
After thanking him softly, she slowly got into the front passenger seal
As she was reaching to put on her seatbelt, she accidentally caught a glimpse of Zayn standing at the second–floor window.
The instant their eyes met, Julie’s heart clenched and she involuntarily looked away quickly, appearing a little guilty,
Lucian got into the car as well and, noticing that she still had not fastened her seatbelt despite holding it in hand, leaned over and put it on for her.
It was only then that Julie came back to her senses and thanked him quietly once again.
Lucian reached out and tapped her gently on the forehead, asking with a smile, “Were you daydreaming just now
Julie shook her head and smiled back at him as she replied, “I wasn’t”
Julie remained silent for the rest of the journey, recalling the various threats that Zayn had made toward her a while back.
She felt incredibly conflicted. She did not want Lucian to learn of the relationship between her and Zayn through Zayn. But in what capacity should she break the news to Lucian?
Their current relationship was nothing more than that of old friends who had not seen each other in many years
Suddenly, the sound of a phone ringing cut through the silence.
Lucian
was driving, so when he heard the ringtone, he turned to look at Julie and said, “Please help me take the call, juju.”
Jule started slightly, a hint of awkwardness appearing on her face
Because Lucian’s phone was in his pants pocket, she would have to reach into his pocket to get his phone for him, which felt really embarrassing to do
Lucian seemed to sense her hesitation and quickly added, “There are surveillance cameras along this stretch of road. If I move to take out my phone, I’ll be fined, so please do me a
Hearing this, Julie felt a little helpless. However, since Lucian had already said that much, s
n, she was too embarrassed to refuse any further.
Thus, she slowly and carefully stretched a hand toward the pocket of Lucian’s suit pants
She seemed to feel his body stiffen for an instant
The awkward atmosphere made her face flush and her heart thump wildly.
I think you’d better get the phone yourself,” she told him, flustered
She felt as if her cheeks were burning, and she did not even dare imagine how red her face must be right now.
Lucian glanced at her without her noticing, an almost imperceptible amusement in his eyes. His gaze lingered on her red–flushed ears.
He kept on hand firmly on the steering wheel as he casually tossed his phone at her with his other hand.
“Help me take the call,” he said calmly.
Julie hurriedly caught the phone with quick reflexes.
She looked down at the caller ID, then informed quietly, “It’s Blaine.”
