Juliette didn't notice his unusual behavior, continuing to chat about trivial matters. However, Dexter's phone lit up, and he immediately lowered his head to look at it. However, it wasn't Josie. It was a push notification for insignificant news.

Suddenly, a wave of defeat surged in his heart.

Juliette waved her hand. "Dexter, are you listening?"

Dexter's voice turned slightly solemn. "It's about time. I'll have the driver take you home."

"I brought my driver along. He's waiting downstairs, but I'm still waiting for a friend. What's the matter? Do you find me bothersome and want me to leave?"

Juliette cupped her chin, looking composed and relaxed, a hint of a teasing smile playing at her lips. The color of her lipstick complemented her lips perfectly.

Dexter spoke lightly, his gaze still lingering on the blinds. "Is your friend coming back?"

was a message from Josie: Something unexpected came up, I'm afraid I won't be able to provide you with the

the message with a sense

nonchalant. "What's the

align perfectly with my project. I was planning on persuading her to take over, but before I had the chance to speak,

nose to take a light sniff. He spoke with a hint of

blinds, Josie leaned against the wall, a

D*mn you, Dexter.

scrutinizing the man before her. "We haven't seen each other for more than half a year, and you've lost even more weight. Still having trouble with

Wavery, I've arranged for it to be delivered to you." When Juliette spoke these words, there wasn't a hint of flattery or appeasement. Instead, she

seat. "Since you're not keeping up with your medicine, we'll have to focus more on your

simply escorted her to the door. Juliette turned her

of your health.” Sᴇaʀch

demeanor and conversations clearly held a

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