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 a step to the

at least three

at me, they each exhibited

sensed

I’d better head out to work.

glared at me as though he was preparing to murder

at the entrance. “It appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably

your luck!” Julius said coldly

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

no use trying to reason

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

Julius’ ferocious gaze and walked toward the

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

scrolled through my contact list, but I soon realized that my

avoid being ridiculed by him again.

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

I went straight to

on the ground

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

finished asking. I turned around and realized that it was

Are you here for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly because he was the reason I could settle the scores with

possessed an entire office building that his

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

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 time and wished to

want to trouble him, I replied, “It’s fine. Mr. Dalton, you must be very busy. I can

you’re worried about owing me a favor, there’s no need to. I can get all the favor I need from Dominic anyway. Just feel free

more—I should not seek help from him at