Chapter 103


    Chapter 103


    Some of those clothes were handmade by Bertha herself? And Bertha was sure she and Kieran


    Hernandez were getting back together? From what angle was sheing from to say that?


    Julie stood frozen, finding it hard to imagine. Since her divorce five years ago and her recent run-in with


    Kieran, things were spiraling out of control, like vines wrapping tighter and tighter. Even the things she


    was once sure of were starting to go haywire. From the moment Bertha leaped to her death in front of


    her, everything changed


    All of the past tangled up like a ball of yarn, making Julie feel all kinds of messed up.


    Daniel clearly didn’t give two hoots about what Julie was thinking now. He locked at Julie excitedly and


    asked, “So you’re saying Kerry has a son? Is that for real?”


    Only then did Julie snap back to reality and looked at Daniel, asking. “Do you think I look like him?”


    Im not him, how would I know if he had a son? If you’re so curious, go ask him yourself! Julie shot back


    quickly.


    Watching Julie turn to find Kieran, Daniel finally got why Kieran had married Julie They were birds of a


    feather.


    As Julie picked up her skirt and walked out, Kieran was already dressed and sitting on the couch


    waiting for her.


    “Let’s go.” Kieran casually slipped his phone into his pocket, stood up, and headed for the door.


    By the time Julie, in her high heels, caught up, Kieran was already in the car Karl stood by the car door,


    opening it for Julie and respectfully said, “Please get in the car, Mrs. Hernandez”


    Karl had just managed to kick the habit of calling her that, and now he had to pick it up again. Julie


    didn’t get in the car, but stood by the door asking Kieran, “Where are you nning to take me?”


    “Get in, and I’ll tell you” The man’s deep voice came from inside the car


    Julie hesitated. She didn’t immediately get in the car, but firmly said, “If you don’t say I wont get in”


    “No contract talk then. If you get in, you’ll at least have half an hour to discuss the contract with me”


    As a businessman, there was a reason why Kieran was sessful. For instance, he always knew


    exactly how to hit where it hurt. After Daniel’s talk, Julie almost forgot why she came all this way with


    Kieran.


    But with Kierans reminder, she immediately remembered. She had followed Kieran all the way to


    Daniel’s for the contract. How could she forget her original purpose?


    No matter what Kieran’s n was, he wouldn’t kill her, right? Thinking about this, Julie nced at Karl


    and she got in the car


    Just as the car door closed and before the car could start, Julie couldn’t wait to start talking to Kieran,


    “About our contract…


    “What did Daniel tell you? Kieran cut her off


    All of Julie’s questions were suddenly stuck in her throat like a fishbone, unable toe out. After a


    moment of silence, she found her voice again. “I asked him where you’re taking me. He said he didn’t


    know.”


    “Oh? Is that so?” The mans slightly raised tone clearly didn’t believe Julie’s words. Julie felt like Kieran


    was a mind reader and was always able to see through her lies unknowingly


    But Julie didn’t exin, and asked Kieran instead, “So where are you taking me?”


    “To a hotel, to get a room, and sleep, the man said.


    Julie was stunned for a second, then suddenlyughed. “You want me to go to a hotel with you to


    sleep, while I’m dressed in a gown and high heels, with makeup on? When did your hobbies be


    so unique?”


    Obviously, Julie didnt believe Kieran would take her to a hotel to sleep now, so she was still


    comfortably sitting next to Kieran, but she never expected the car to actually stop at a hotel.


    Julie leaned on the car window and saw the Starlight Haven Hotel, Karl, in the passenger seat, had


    already gotten out to open Kieran’s door. Julie was scared, immediately grabbing Kieran’s sleeve.


    “Um…”


    “Scared? The mans mouth curled into a teasing smile.


    Julie let go of Kieran’s hand, then pointed to the Starlight Haven Hotel outside the car window and


    asked him, “Are you serious?”


    “Taking you into the hotel?” He deliberately asked an extra question, then put on a thoughtful look,


    finally giving her a confirmed answer. “Yes, I am


    serious”


    “Oh,” Julie replied, but she didn’t seem to have any intention of getting out of the car with Kieran.


    Instead, she took out her phone from her bag


    Kieran got out of the car but noticed Julie didn’t follow. He looked back at the car. The woman was


    holding her phone, silently dialing the emergency number.


    Kieran bent over again, half his body in the car, and snatched Julie’s phone. He hung up the


    emergency call that hadn’t been connected and tossed Julie’s phone to Karl, then looked at Julie and


    said, “Get out of the car”


    I’m not getting out.” Julie was firm


    Kieran helplesslyughed. His tone softened, like coaxing a child. “Get out. I’m not taking you to get a


    room.”


    Then why are we at a hotel? To watch other people get rooms?” Julie instinctively asked.


    Kieran rested one hand on the car door leaned over to look at Julie, and said, “We beat Creative Nexus


    Media. As your client, I should treat you to something nice.”


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    “Really?” Julie’s eyes immediately lit up, looking at Kieran.


    “Of course, if you want to get a room, I can satisfy you.” he straightened up, raising an eyebrow at


    Julie.


    Julie wriggled out from under his arm, gave him a yful smile, and said, “Let’s grab a bite! Can we


    talk about the contract over dinner?”


    “Sure, if you get the chance, Kieran replied, closing the car door, and heading towards the hotel.


    Julie followed behind Kieran, catching up to say, “I mean, now that we’ve knocked Creative Nexus


    Media out of the park, my job here is done, right?”


    “You’ve got lipstick on your teeth, Kieran intercepted, stopping in front of the elevator, and pointing to


    Julie’s red lips.


    Julie smirked confidently, “No way!


    Kieran pulled out his phone, using the ck screen as a mirror. Julie gasped as she saw the lipstick


    stain on her teeth.


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    Julie was speechless. Having lipstick on your teeth is awkward, and the way he pointed it out was so


    blunt. There were loads of people around them, all dressed up and waiting for the elevator Julie shot


    Kieran a re, then mped her mouth shut.


    She knew she shouldn’t have epted that lipstick from Daniel. With its deep color, it wasn’t surprising


    it got on her teeth, but the snickers from the crowd were downright embarrassing.


    Julie followed Kieran into the elevator, tucking herself into a corner. The elevator started to fill up.


    Kieran had initially been standing next to Julie, but at some point, he had subtly moved to stand in front


    of her, facing her directly.


    The atmosphere was tense. Julie, in her heels, was at the same height as his Adam’s apple. All she


    had to do was look up slightly to meet Kieran’s gaze The proximity was too much. Julie quickly averted


    her eyes


    When the elevator doors opened again, all the fancy-dressed people got off on this floor Kieran


    casually took Julie’s hand and ced it on his arm, leading her out of the elevator


    The elevator stopped at the twenty-ninth floor lobby Julie shot Kieran a nce, then yanked her hand


    away from his arm, covering her mouth. “I need to


    use the restroom.”


    ‘Sure”


    Julie hurried off to the restroom, with Kieran trailing behind leisurely


    Inside the restroom, Julie wiped off all her lipstick before washing her hands.


    5. Just as she was pondering how to discuss the contract with Kieran, a familiar female voice rang


    out next to her, “I thought I was seeing things, but it really is you? You’re looking a lot prettier than


    before”


    Julie didn’t expect to run into Adeline. Adeline looked stunning in a fiery red gown that perfectly hugged


    her curves. Her long, wavy hair reached her waist, and her bright red lipstick gave her an alluring aura


    that was hard to ignore


    Julie always knew Adeline was a head-turner. She gave Adeline a smile and a nod, then made to


    leave. But a light orange lipstick caught Julie’s eye.


    “It’s brand new, the color is more natural and matches your outfit perfectly” Adeline said.


    Julie appreciated Adeline’s kind offer, but declined, Thanks, but I dont need it…”


    “Do you need my help?” Adeline asked, already opening the lipstick. “Come on, I’m good at this!”


    Julie quickly stopped Adeline. Til do it myself…”


    So, Julie found herself reapplying lipstick in front of the mirror.


    Adeline leaned against the sink, watching Julie “That old car you hit, I’ve already gotten rid of it. Didn’t I


    tell you not to You’re transferring money to me every month, doesnt that get tiring?”


    “It’s the least I can do,” Julie replied with a smile.


    Adeline didn’t press the issue further, instead, she asked, “Are you here for Elliot’s engagement party,


    too?


    worry about paying me back?