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

to shower at least three times

at me, they each exhibited a

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

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

at me as though he was

gazed at the entrance. “It appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably busy, I can come to

your luck!” Julius

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

to

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 not take advantage of

I ignored Julius’ ferocious gaze and

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

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

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

I decided to visit the commercial district on my own. Since there were a

district, I went straight to the well-known

on the ground floor,

asked, “Hi, may I know if there are law firms upstairs? I wish

my name once I finished asking. I turned

Are you here for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly

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

unlike Dominic, who always pulled a

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

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

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

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