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.

his arm away and took a step to

shower at least three

looked at me,

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

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

at me as though he

“It appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably busy,

dare push your luck!”

I wriggled free from him and glowered at him scornfully. “Am 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 you satisfied? Julius, how can you be

There’s no use trying to

and put them on the table. “Here’s the money to pay for

ignored Julius’ ferocious gaze and

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

I scrolled through my contact list, but I soon

for his favor to avoid being ridiculed by him again. Besides, given that he had helped me a lot, I didn’t want to owe

Since there were a lot of office buildings there, I thought I could easily find

arriving at the commercial district, I went straight

lobby on the ground floor, I saw some receptionists and a

I came up to them and asked, “Hi, may I know if there are law firms upstairs? I wish to look

name once I finished asking. I turned around and

Dalton, what a coincidence. Are you here for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly because he was the reason I

an entire office building that his company built on

was rather friendly, unlike Dominic, who always

matters as well? Which company are you visiting? I know this place quite well if I dare

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

favor I need from Dominic anyway.

confirm my decisions even more—I should not seek help from him at all,