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

at least three times to get rid of whatever germs

me, they each exhibited a

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

I’d better head out to work. You two

at me as though he was preparing to

pretended to grab my bag, straightened my clothes, and gazed at the entrance. “It appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably busy, I

luck!” Julius said coldly and

though? You cheated on me first and threatened me afterward. Now that I’m willing to return the betrothal gift

to reason with

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

ignored Julius’ ferocious gaze and

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

my contact list, but I soon realized that my friends probably didn’t

good lawyers, I didn’t intend to ask for his favor to avoid being ridiculed by him

Since there were a lot of office buildings there, I

at the commercial district, I went straight to the well-known

the lobby on the ground floor, I saw some receptionists

may I know if there are law firms upstairs? I wish to look for

finished asking. I turned around and realized that

him smilingly because he was the reason I could settle the scores with

and even possessed an entire office building that his company

friendly, unlike Dominic, who

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 time and wished to lend me

replied, “It’s fine. Mr. Dalton, you must be very

me a favor, there’s no need to. I can get all the favor I need from

my decisions even more—I should not seek help