Chapter 16


    Chapter 16 Why Don’t We Try Dating?


    After leaving the hotel, Julian grumbled, “Too busy to go to the movies with me, but free


    enough to meet a scumbag?”


    Annalise tried to exin, saying, “No, it’s not like that. I’m here to apany Samantha


    for her blind date…” The moment she lifted her head, she caught sight of Julian’s look


    of distrust.


    He fixed his eyes on her as if he was watching her spin her web of lies.


    Unable to withstand the pressure from his stare, Annalise continued, “It’s true. Let me


    show you our chat history.”


    Fishing out her phone, she quickly scrolled through the text but realized their chat


    history was gone after she blocked Samantha.


    Although she could easily employ her hacking skills to recover their chat history, it was


    overkill to be utilizing them for such a trivial matter.


    Therefore, she admitted, “I’ve blocked Samantha just now, so our chat history is gone.”


    Julian remained silent and gazed at Annalise.


    Annalise stressed, “It’s true!”


    “I’d like to watch a movie. Youe with me!”


    Annalise sighed and agreed, “Fine. Let’s go, then.”


    It was to thank him for defending her dignity, although she could have done it herself.


    Smiling faintly, Julian reached out his hand and stroked Annalise’s head.


    Warmth welled up in Annalise’s heart by such a sweet act from Julian.


    After they had arrived at the movie theater, Julian told Annalise to wait for him. He then


    booked an entire hall and bought some popcorn, fried chicken, and Coke.


    Once he was done, both of them entered the screening hall together.


    Having observed Julian’s diligence in buttering her up for the past two days, Annalise


    presumed that he would select a romantic film. Itpletely caught her by surprise that


    he would pick a cartoon, which was her favorite.


    This was because she was sent to her rtive’s house in the countryside by her uncle


    when she was six. Growing up in an environment where she was constantly scolded


    and mistreated by her rtives, she didn’t even get to have a proper meal sometimes,


    let alone enjoy the luxury of watching television.


    Only when she met her mentors by chance did her quality of life improve.


    However, with such burdening missions assigned by her mentors, she was too busy for


    television.


    It was indeed true that when one reached adulthood, they would subconsciously try


    making up for things. they had missed out on during their childhood.


    Therefore, among the various genres of shows, she loved cartoons the most.


    In her opinion, romantic films were fine during the lovey-dovey scenes, but her heart


    would clench at those heartbreaking scenes.


    Thriller films were way too exhrating for her heart to bear.


    Suspense films were mind-twisting, while the stunts in action movies made her feel


    dizzy. Therefore,


    cartoons were the best as they did not contain any of theplications in real life.


    Engrossed in the cartoon, Annalise was watching it with relish while the corners of her


    lips curled up with her eyes sparkling.


    Julian could not help smiling at the sight of Annalise.


    While she enjoyed the film, he was gazing at her while feeding her snacks from time to


    time.


    Annalise would open her mouth to eat the popcorn that Julian fed her.


    When the movie ended, she asked in dissatisfaction, “That’s all?”


    “We’d continue tomorrow night!” Grinning, Julian continued feeding Annalise popcorn.


    Embarrassed, Annalise stretched out her hand and demanded, “I’ll do it myself!”


    Julianughed. “You’ve already eaten half the bucket of popcorn.”


    Annalise suddenly recalled that she was being fed while enjoying the movie just now.


    Having her full attention on the film, she thought it was Madeline who had been feeding


    her.


    She had grown ustomed to it as Madeline had always fed her food while they


    watched movies together asionally. Thetter would always mention that she


    wanted Annalise to grow healthy and chubby.


    “Let’s go.” Julian stretched his hand out to Annalise..


    Reluctant to give him her hand, Annalise hesitated briefly.


    Julian’s gaze darkened as he suggested, “I’ve not been in love before, and you happen


    to be single as well. Why don’t we try dating? It might work out. If it indeed works out,


    then we don’t have to file for divorce anymore. Well, everyone is trying to find the right


    one among millions of people for themselves in life. Of course, I’ll respect your decision.


    Once we hit the three-month mark, we shall divorce if you still find me unsuitable. Come


    on!”


    Annalise met Julian’s brooding eyes and ced her hand in his after some slight


    hesitation..


    She mused to herself, “Fine. It’s not like it’d do me any harm by holding his hand. I shall


    just cooperate with him. It doesn’t matter anyway, since three months will fly by quickly.


    It took me more than three months to move on from Benjamin, so it’s impossible for me


    to fall in love with a different man.”


    However, she liked what Julian just said, where he mentioned that everyone was trying


    to find the right one among millions of people for themselves in life.


    Meanwhile, after Julian had taken Annalise away, Benjamin was boiling with rage at the


    Moon Hall of Hamilton Hotel.


    He began hurling things on the ground, smashing the red wine and cutlery prepared for


    the candlelight dinner, and kicking the snow-making machine. He then fumed, “Damn it!


    This is ridiculous!”


    He had never experienced such humiliation in the past 25 years of his life.


    Samantha advised, “Benjamin, don’t be upset about it. Anna is so deeply in love with


    you. There’s no way she’s someone’s wife. She must have found a stranger to put on


    an act to infuriate you. Isn’t there a charity g in a few days? I’m sure she’d be


    touched if you buy something at the auction as a gift for her.”


    Upon hearing that, a glint shed across Benjamin’s eyes.


    In the meantime, Abigail changed the mealtime to evening.


    She nned on seducing Alexander and acting coquettishly to invite the Parks brothers


    to the Barton residence. Moreover, she would make sure Alexander brought Julian with


    him. That way, she would have the opportunity to cement her rtionship with Julian.


    When Abigail arrived at the restaurant, Alexander was already there, waving at her.


    d in a sky-blue maxi dress, Abigail strode toward Alexander in her high heels.


    She had designed the outfit herself, where the slim fit entuated her alluring figure.


    When she noticed that Alexander was gawking at her appearance, satisfaction grew in


    her.


    Abigail then did her usual trick. “Mr. Alexander, I’m sorry for beingte.”


    “No worries. You’re punctual, and I’ve only arrived not long ago.”


    Grinning, Alexander gazed at Abigail as he thought, “Abigail dresses so well. Just the


    way she dresses alone is way better than Annalise. In Jadeborough, Annalise is going


    to be aughingstock.”


    Abigail inquired, “Mr. Alexander, how long will you guys be staying at Horington?”


    “I’m not sure about that. Abigail, are we friends?” Alexander asked suddenly.


    “Of course we are.”


    “Then stop calling me Mr. Alexander. It sounds strange. Just call me Alexander.”


    Abigail responded gracefully, “My pleasure. Alexander, is there a reason why you’ve


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    With that, Alexander had a better impression of Abigail.


    However, he did not have a crush on her. He simply thought that those were all her


    merits, and he believed that the more merits she had, the better chance she would have


    of defeating Annalise.


    Letting out augh, Alexander added, “There’s indeed something special. But I shall


    keep you in suspense for now; I’ll share it with you once we’re done eating.”


    Well aware of how realistic Abigail was, he must try to disy his status in the Parks


    family discreetly in order to leave a good impression on her before he revealed his n.


    Abigail answered with a smile, “What is it? You’re making me curious by saying that.”


    In fact, she was not in a rush at all. She was nning to get along with Alexander and


    invite him and hist brother to the Barton residence after they were done eating. After


    that, she would act flirtatiously while. emphasizing that they must all be there.


    “Let’s dig in. The food shall be served soon.” The corners of Alexander’s lips curled up.


    “Sure.”


    They ate while having a casual chat.


    Alexander shared with Abigail that he held his grandpa in high regard and that his


    grandpa was also fond of him.


    Upon learning that Alexander’s grandpa was fond of him, Abigail became interested.


    Previously, she had heard that Alexander was favored in the Parks family, so she


    leaned forward, pretending like she was interested in listening to him..


    Alexander then divulged that his grandpa had paved the path for him by making him


    start work from the bottom, so everyone would acknowledge his capability.


    However, he was currently the general manager of a subsidiarypany owned by


    Parks Group.


    Abigail could not refrain from asking. “Then what about your brother, Julian?”