Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 31 A Failed Negotiation

The man in front of me stared at me with dissatisfaction and hatred.

Unperturbed, I stared him back indignantly.

“That’s enough! I don’t want to waste so much time on you. Hurry up and give me an answer.”

“Liliana, you—” As soon as Julius spoke, someone called his name.

A man dressed in a white suit with a name badge and black trousers came up to us.

“I wonder why you left the office just now. Anyway, I understand now that you’re on a date. Hello, Mrs. Keaton.”

The man looked familiar, for we met during the wedding. If I wasn’t mistaken, he was Julius’ colleague, and they were close to each other.

Julius looked displeased when his colleague addressed me as Mrs. Keaton. Right then, I realized he hadn’t told others that we were getting a divorce.

Nonetheless, it wasn’t a surprise to me. Since our marriage was short-lived, Julius would understandably want to save himself from embarrassment.

After forcing a smile at Julius, I turned to Julius’ colleague and said, “I remember you. Aren’t you Brayden?”

“Mrs. Keaton’s memory is impressive. I am Brayden.” He was delighted because I still remembered him.

I smiled and continued, “Brayden, please don’t call me Mrs. Keaton from now on. Julius and I…”

“Darling!” The next moment, Julius yelled aloud on purpose and put his arm on my shoulder.

Brayden and I were both startled upon that.

“Brayden, she was saying that you don’t have to be that polite. By the way, why are you here?” Julius interrupted and deliberately changed the subject of conversation.

away and took

shower at least three times to get rid

the two looked at me, they each exhibited a different

let out an awkward smile. Brayden probably sensed that something was off between us and chose

here to buy a drink. Anyway, I’d better head out to work. You two carry on, then.” With that, Brayden

Brayden left, Julius glared at me as

we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably busy, I can come to your office

dare push your luck!” Julius said

I, though? You cheated on me first and threatened me afterward. Now that I’m willing to return the betrothal gift to you, why aren’t

There’s no use trying to reason

took out some notes from my bag and put them on the table. “Here’s the money to pay for my drink. Let’s

I ignored Julius’ ferocious gaze and walked toward the

took a deep breath as soon as I exited the café. At this point, I

I soon realized that my friends

I didn’t intend to ask for his favor to avoid being ridiculed by

to visit the commercial district on my own. Since there were a lot of office buildings there, I thought I could easily find some law

the commercial district, I went

ground floor, I saw

asked, “Hi, may I know if there are law firms upstairs? I wish to look for a

I turned around and realized that it was James, the

for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly because he

wealthy and even possessed an entire office building that his company built on

he was rather friendly, unlike Dominic, who always pulled a long

visiting? I know this place quite well if I dare

him, I replied, “It’s fine. Mr. Dalton, you must

me a favor, there’s no need to. I can get all the favor I need from Dominic anyway. Just feel free to tell me where

me confirm my decisions even more—I should not seek