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

note to shower at least three times

two looked at me, they each exhibited a

let out an awkward smile. Brayden probably sensed that something was off between us and chose not to dwell on

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

as though he

appears that we can’t make a deal today. Since you’re probably busy, I can come to your office next

you dare push your luck!” Julius said coldly

I wriggled free from him and glowered at him scornfully. “Am I, though? You cheated on me first and threatened me afterward. Now that I’m willing to return the betrothal

to

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

and walked toward the

soon as I exited the café. At this point,

scrolled through my contact list, but I soon realized that my friends probably

intend to ask for his favor to avoid being ridiculed by him again. Besides, given that he had helped me a lot, I didn’t want to

my own. Since there were a

commercial district, I went straight to the

the lobby on the ground

them and asked, “Hi, may I know if there are

asking. I turned around and realized that it was James, the president

for business matters?” I greeted him smilingly because

wealthy and even possessed an entire office building that his company built

he was rather friendly, unlike Dominic, who always

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 lend

fine. Mr. Dalton, you must be

all the favor I need from Dominic anyway. Just feel free

made me confirm my decisions even more—I should not seek help from