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

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Mer

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.

bid farewell.“I understand. I’ll go

returned, only to see Evan sit there alone. They were puzzled.

Where’s Olivia?”

She left.”

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

credibly capable…”

doesn’t seem

understood what he meant. She had thought every man would

that when she arrived. I

know what

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

the screen–from Julian, from Gloria. Ignoring Julian’s, I called Gloria.“I’m really sorry. I wasn’t

sighed. “I’m the one who should

didn’t need details.

my luck. You’ve already helped

to Evan, but he said nothing. I got his number from Mr. Keller. Do

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try again?”

gave up.“No, maybe Jones Group isn’t meant for

nothing

and exhausted. Through

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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