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.

away and

mental note to shower at least three times to get rid of whatever

looked at me, they

sensed that something was off between us and chose not to dwell on

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

glared 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

luck!” Julius said

first and threatened me afterward. Now that I’m willing to return the betrothal gift to you, why aren’t you satisfied? Julius,

use trying to reason with someone

I took out some notes from my bag and put them on the table. “Here’s the

ferocious gaze and walked toward

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

but I soon realized that my friends probably didn’t

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

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

I went straight to the well-known Wisteria

the lobby on the ground floor, I saw

I came up to them and asked, “Hi, may I know if there

called my name once I finished asking. I turned

coincidence. Are you here for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly because he was the reason I could settle

entire office building that his company

friendly, unlike Dominic, who always pulled a long

you here for business matters as well? Which company are you visiting? I know this place quite well if I dare say so myself.” James probably could tell that I came here the first time and wished

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

there’s no need to. I can get all the favor I need from Dominic anyway. Just feel free to tell me where you would like

me confirm my decisions even more—I should not seek