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.

arm away and took a step

mental note to shower at least three

the two looked at me, they each exhibited

few seconds later, Julius let out an awkward smile. Brayden probably sensed that something was off between us and chose not to

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

Julius glared at me as

my clothes, and gazed at the entrance. “It appears that we can’t make a deal

you dare push 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,

no use trying to reason

subpoena issued by the court.” With that, I took out some notes from my bag and put them on

gaze and

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

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

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

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

district, I went straight to the well-known

ground floor, I saw some receptionists and a

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

turned around

business matters?” I greeted him smilingly because he was the reason I could settle

and even possessed an entire office building that

Dominic, who

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

Mr. Dalton,

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

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