Chapter 281 Misunderstanding

The elevator doors slid shut with a soft ding. Sophia clutched her bag tightly and explained, “Arthur, something’s happened. I think I’m being targeted.”

Arthur remained icy as he replied, “So, you came to see me?”

Sophia’s eyes welled up with a mix of frustration and helplessness. “Arthur, I don’t know who I’ve offended. Ever since I returned here, all my newly signed deals have been snatched away. I can’t figure out what’s going on. You’re the only one who can help me.”

Arthur’s forehead creased with a hint of annoyance, yet his tone remained as frosty as ever. “I’ll investigate this. Go home and wait for any updates,” he instructed.

A flicker of relief crossed Sophia’s face, but she hesitated, glancing toward the rain–soaked windows. “But the storm’s too heavy. All the flights back to Lanceser are canceled. Can I stay until the rain stops?”

“Whatever,” Arthur responded with a dismissive shrug, his focus already drifting away from her.

The elevator doors opened, and Arthur carried Julius back to the suite. He ran a warm bath for Julius, wrapped him in a soft towel, and had someone prepare steaming soup to ward off the chill. After making sure Julius took some medicine to prevent a

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cold, Arthur finally stepped into the shower himself.

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Sophia stepped inside and lingered in the living room, initiating a gentle flow of conversation with Julius.

“I’m a little sleepy,” Julius mumbled, rubbing his eyes. “I think I’ll go to bed.”

“Of course, get some

as the door to his room clicked shut, Julius grabbed his phone and dialed

can you come see me?”

the faint quiver in his voice, Charlotte blurted out with concern, “What’s wrong? What happened

the remnants of fear, making the ordeal sound as harrowing

felt.

breath hitched. “I’m on my way.

me out of the car right away,” Julius explained.

relief. “Alright, I’m coming over right now,” she

turned to Ava,

sighed, “With such a downpour, an

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must be terrified. Go comfort him. Whatever’s going on

know,” Charlotte nodded, grabbing her coat

*****

Sophia caught snippets of

a subtle realization. “So, Julius actually shared such a close bond with

After taking a shower, she donned the bathrobe and stood quietly.

Charlotte hailed a taxi to

who

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