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.

arm away and

shower at least three times to get rid of whatever germs transferred from Julius’ filthy

two looked at me, they each exhibited a

probably sensed that something was off between us and chose not

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

Brayden left, Julius glared at me as though he was preparing

to grab my bag, straightened my clothes, and gazed at the entrance. “It appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably busy, I

your luck!” Julius said coldly

him scornfully. “Am I, though? You cheated on me first and threatened me afterward. Now that I’m

use trying to reason with someone obsessed

from my bag and put them on the table. “Here’s the money to pay for my

ferocious gaze and walked toward the entrance

as I exited the café. At this point, I had no choice but to

I scrolled through my contact list, but I soon realized that my friends probably didn’t know any

for his favor to avoid being ridiculed by him again. Besides, given that he

own. Since there were

the commercial district, I went straight to

the lobby on the ground floor, I saw some receptionists

if there are law firms upstairs? I wish to look

asking. I turned around and realized that it was

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

was wealthy and even possessed an entire office

Dominic, who always pulled a long

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 to

Mr. Dalton, you must be

favor I need from Dominic anyway. Just feel free to tell me where you would like

confirm my decisions even more—I should not seek help from him at all, if