Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

Chapter 1235

Chapter 1235:

“Miss Perkins, I’d appreciate it if you watched your words. Miss Johns and I are nothing more than friends. There’s no need for baseless speculation.”

Lilian studied him for a moment, then let out a soft chuckle.

“Just friends, hmm? You’ve only met a few times, and already you consider her a friend? Well, we’ve met twice now—does that mean we’re friends too?”

There was something deliberately suggestive in the way she lingered on the word “friends.” A faint flush crept up Jared’s neck. He wasn’t used to handling someone like Lilian—her words, her presence, her unpredictable nature. But in that moment, something clicked.

“You’ve been looking into us.”

Lilian tilted her head, resting her chin on her other hand.

I? Wouldn’t it be foolish to go in blind? I had to learn your likes and dislikes first—wouldn’t want to accidentally push

exhaled slowly. There was no point in engaging with her in a conventional way—Lilian thrived on chaos. Instead, he steered the conversation

did you ask

Lilian’s gaze remained steady.

you this afternoon? I like you. I want you to be

Jared’s frown deepened.

about me that should

it was an opportunity to infiltrate Lilian’s world. But at the same time,

the words left his mouth, Lilian’s

on Jared’s face before she delivered her words with a

is your

ever told you that

Lilian continued, her voice carrying a mix of warmth and firmness, “You can insult yourself, but you can’t insult my taste. If I like someone, then that person is definitely worth it. From today on, I