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.

pulled his arm away and took a step to the

I made a mental note to shower at least three times to get rid of whatever germs transferred

the two looked at me,

Julius let out an awkward smile. Brayden probably sensed that something was off between us and chose not to dwell on

to work. You two

me as though he was preparing

that we can’t make a deal today. Since

dare push your luck!” Julius said coldly and

first and threatened me afterward. Now that I’m willing to return the betrothal gift to you, why aren’t you satisfied? Julius, how

There’s no use trying to reason with someone obsessed with

wait for the subpoena issued by the court.” With that, I took out some notes from my bag and put them on the table. “Here’s the money to pay for my drink. Let’s

ignored Julius’ ferocious gaze and walked toward the

as soon as I exited the café. At this point, I had no choice but to look

but I soon realized that my friends probably didn’t know

didn’t intend to ask for his favor to avoid being ridiculed by him again. Besides, given

that, I decided 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

I went straight to the well-known

lobby on the ground floor, I saw

to them and asked, “Hi, may I know if

I turned around and realized that it was James, the president of

I greeted him smilingly because

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

was rather friendly, unlike Dominic, who

for business matters as well? Which company are you visiting? I know this place quite well if I dare say so myself.” James probably could tell that I came here the first

I didn’t want to trouble him, I replied, “It’s fine. Mr. Dalton, you

favor, there’s no need to. I can get all the favor I need from Dominic anyway. Just feel

he said made me confirm my decisions even more—I should not seek help