Infidelity: His Regret, My Revenge – A Twisted Love Story You Can't Ignore

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

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Julian, what are you looking at?” Rita noticed his distraction and tugged at his sleeve. The trees obscured the view; Julian retracted his gaze.“Nothing.” He looked ahead, his thoughts heavy.

followed Evan. He stood by a tree, answering a call. From time to time he would glance back at me. I stopped,

retreating to a gazebo nearby. Rubbing my temples, I felt utterly foolish.

waited until he hung up before approaching, awkward but trying to sound casual.“Guess your sharp eye saw right hrough me–clearly not cut out to be your secretary. My bad for bothering you.”

Is that all you wanna say? To prove I was right?” He raised an eyebrow.

In his presence, I was completely defenseless, I offered a strained laugh. My job search was doomed anyway; I told him the truth.“I came here to fight for this opportunity. But between my terrible first impression and today’s circus act, it’s

lear I’m not what you’re looking for. I just want to end this without burning bridges.”

His expression was cold and impassive. “You think those are my reasons for rejecting you?”

What else?”

You show up dressed like this for a secretary interview. If you get this job, people might think I hire for looks.” He eaned closer, his voice low.“Even if that were true… I’d have more discretion than to advertise it.”

ly cheeks flushed crimson, my ears burning. He was mocking my attempt to use my appearance to secure the position, and he found it contemptible.

hastily bid farewell.“I understand. I’ll go now. Goodbye.” Without

and Mark returned, only to see Evan sit

Where’s Olivia?”

She left.”

Gloria was surprised. She knew Olivia’s job search must have failed. Still, she said, “Mr. Jones, Olivia is

credibly capable…”

her off.“She doesn’t seem

thought every man would fall for beautiful women, but Evan as

dressed like that when she arrived. I wanted er to look more attractive… so

didn’t know what

my clothes, sitting dejectedly at my vanity. Leaving the Shaw Corp, leaving Julian… had I come a

self–pity fog lifted a little did I fish out my phone. It had been silenced since the interview. Countless issed calls flooded the screen–from Julian, from Gloria. Ignoring Julian’s, I called Gloria.“I’m really sorry. I wasn’t eling well, so I

the one

people didn’t

fine. I was just trying my luck. You’ve already helped me a lot; I appreciate it.”

thing to Evan, but he said nothing. I got his number from

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try

for a few seconds, then gave up.“No, maybe Jones Group isn’t

nothing more.

feeling down and exhausted. Through a haze of sleep, I heard the door

fluttering open to see Julian standing by the bed, his face frosty. I didn’t want to talk to him, turning over

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