Chapter 201


    Chapter 201


    Julie distinctly remembered falling asleep with Ivan in-between her and Kieran, but when she woke up


    in the morning, she found herself in Kieran’s arms instead.


    The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Kieran’s chin. She was nestled in the crook of


    his arm, and looking up she could see the faint stubble on his face with a hint of sex appeal.


    She carefully reached over for her phone to check the time. It was still early for work. She tried to get


    out of bed quietly, but Kieran’s long arm pulled her back.


    “If I get up now, I’ll have time for breakfast before heading to the office. Why didn’t you go for your


    morning run?” she asked.


    “I already did. I just wanted to sleep in a bit longer with you.”


    “Well, I need to get up now. How about you join me?” she suggested, y fully rubbing his nose.


    In the early moming, his voice slightly hoarse and nasal, he asked, “Have you heard the story of


    Sleeping Beauty?”


    “No, I haven’t.”


    “What about Snow White?”


    “Neither!” She let go of Kieran’s nose, gave his face a gentle pat, and said, “Come on, get up, Mr.


    Hernandez.”


    Kieran took her hand, his eyes still heavy with sleep, and said, “Do you know what Sleeping Beauty


    and Snow White have inmon?”


    “They’re both women, and you’re a man. I’m not going to kiss you awake, but you’ll wake up anyway!”


    sheughed, prying his fingers off her one by one.


    Unexpectedly, he flipped her onto her back and nted a kiss on her before letting go, “Are you going


    to the office today?”


    “Today marks the start of a new month. I lost my perfect attendance bonusst month because of you. I


    can’t make the same mistake this month.” With that, she got up from the bed and headed to the


    bathroom to freshen up.


    Kieran picked out a ck and white formal suit for Julie, “How about you wear this today?”


    “I think I’ll stick with this,” Julie pulled out a clean outfit from the corner, a dress she used to wear often.


    It was from a budget brand, not too fancy but not too shabby either.


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    Kieran simply nodded and said, “I’ll ask Daniel to send over some budget brandster.”


    “No need. As long as I have enough clothes to wear. I’ll dress up all pretty on my off days for you.” She


    put on the casual dress suitable for everyday wear.


    Kieran stood there, arms crossed, watching the woman change and asked, “Need a hand?”


    Julie nodded, “Yes, could you please leave and close the door. Thank you.”


    “I refuse, because I have an eye for beauty. I want to appreciate beautiful things, so I can’t help you.”


    Kieran replied straightforwardly.


    Julie was unfazed. She took off her pajamas, threw it over Kieran’s face, and said, “As long as I cover


    your ‘beauty-spotting’ eyes, you won’t be able to see anything.” “Even if my eyes weren’t covered, I still


    wouldn’t be able to see anything.” Kieran removed the pajamas from his head and purposely stared at


    Julie’s chest.


    Julie had already changed. She red at him, “Are you going to say my chest is like two beans on an


    airne runway again?”


    “Beans…” Kieran replied thoughtfully, “Beans are delicious.”


    “Get out!”


    Kieran chased after herughing, “Darling, wait for me! Let’s go to the office together!”


    Julie rode with Kieran to the office.


    It was peak hour, so the staff elevator was packed. Julie was led by Kieran straight to the private


    elevator. She frowned and said, “I’ve decided not tomute with you anymore. I want to keep a low


    profile.”


    “Alright. I won’t join you for lunch in the cafeteria then.”


    Upon hearing this, Julie happily nodded and patted his shoulder as if praising a child, “You’re such a


    good boy!”


    “Then join me for lunch in my office!”


    As they were approaching the legal department in the elevator, Julie looked up at Kieran, her


    expression suddenly serious, “Still no news from Davina Field?”


    “None.” He patted her back, “Hayden is investigating.”


    Julie had no doubts about Hayden’s abilities. She held Kieran’s hand and said, “Rankin… Davina said,


    Rankin is dead.”


    Kieran was silent.


    Julie continued, “I’m thinking, maybe the reason why Davina hates me so much is more because of


    him… When she kidnapped me, from her tone, she seemed to think that Rankin’s death was my fault.”


    She mumbled to herself, “I always thought he just went abroad to study. We used to email asionally.


    Then he stopped replying and I didn’t think much of it. I thought he was just busy with school… If I had


    dug deeper then, maybe Davina…


    “This isn’t your fault. You don’t need to take any responsibility or me yourself for the mistakes Field


    or Davina made. I’ll investigate Rankin’s death.” Heforted her, patting her head.


    The elevator arrived at the legal department. He said, “Go on. We’ll have lunch together.”


    “I have a date with Daphne at noon. She stated confidently.


    Kieran sighed andughed, “Can you guys take me along?”


    “No.”


    Julie walked into the Legal Department. The normally bustling office suddenly fell silent. Julie silently


    returned to her seat. Before she entered the Legal


    Department, she clearly heard everyone discussing Davina’s whereabouts.


    As the only person who knew the truth, she didn’t say much. Now that they knew Julie’s current status,


    no one dared to confront her directly, so the office was unusually quiet.


    Davina’s ce was taken by another senior staff member. Julie managed to call Dr. Brice before work


    started.


    “Sansa’s condition is stable now, but she’s still out of conscious. I heard Mr. Hernandez brought in Dr.


    Ladd to check on Sansa, which kinda took me by surprise. Don’t worry though, if Dr. Ladd is willing to


    help, that would be the best shot for Sansa.” Harding Ladd is a general practitioner. Even though he’s


    young, he’s incredibly skilled. His medical team is top-notch too. If even he can’t save Sansa, then no


    one else stands a chance.


    Julie thanked Dr. Brice and hung up the phone.


    Newly appointed Hagan, before starting the workday, encouraged everyone in the office, “Don’t be so


    uptight. It’s not even work hours yet! You guys can prepare your stuff. At half past nine, we’ll have a


    meeting. Also, I know having Mrs. Hernandez here might put some pressure on you guys, but besides


    being Mrs. Hernandez, Attorney Abraham is also our coworker. Right, Attorney Abraham?”


    Julie nodded with a smile, “Exactly, Hagan. Here, I’m just a regr assistant. I’ll do my best. And thank


    you all for your help and understanding.”


    Hearing Julie’s humble words, everyone wasn’t as tense as before, but they still kept a respectful


    distance. No one dared to brown-nose her.


    The office tension eased up a bit.


    Some employees started to chat before work.


    “Did you guys catch the news about Mr. Watson yesterday?”


    “I did! You’re talking about the fan photo of Mr. Watson and Mr. Ladd having BBQ, right?”


    “I want to be the meat in Mr. Watson’s mouth…”


    “Honey, give it up! The whole world knows Mr. Watson and Mr. Ladd are the perfect match!”


    “I have big breasts, but can’t evenpete with a man!”


    The office broke intoughter. Even Julie couldn’t help but chuckle.


    “And speaking of Mr. Lionel’s so-called ‘female friend’, turns out she has a boyfriend. I thought she was


    sneaking around with Mr. Lionel!”


    “Don’t kid yourself. Mr. Lionel was Ms. Albertine’s…”


    “Ex-boyfriend.” Another person interjected, “I don’t think she’s good enough for Mr. Lionel. Didn’t she


    get bashed online by Mr. Lionel’s fans? Everyone didn’t believe they were just friends, but today we


    suddenly learned she has a boyfriend. Finally, Mr. Lionel’s fans can rest easy. Yesterday they took


    photos of her and her boyfriend at a restaurant. They looked super close!”


    “As a fan of Mr. Lionel, I was one of those bashing her, haha…”


    At this point, someone nced at Julie. Everyone suddenly realized the magazine editor who held the


    press conference with Julie was Lionel’s ‘female friend’.


    So, everyone instantly shut up and started focusing on their own work.


    Julie called Daphne, wanting to share the good news about Sansa.


    After several rings, Daphne finally picked up.


    “Daphne, my sister woke up!” After a brief pause, she continued, “Though she’s not fully conscious yet,


    she can open her eyes now. I believe she’ll get better.”


    “Really?” Daphne’s excited voice came through the phone, “That’s a miracle!”


    Julie was equally excited, “Despite her cardiac arrest yesterday, her vital signs are stable now. Are you


    free for lunch? I’d like to treat you.”


    “I think we might have to postpone it until tomorrow…” Daphne sounded a bit down, “I’ll treat you to


    lunch tomorrow and then we can visit her together, okay?”


    “Okay.” Julie thought for a moment, then said, “By the way, you yesterday on Twitter…”


    “I gotta hang up now. I’m having a showdown with a monster!” After that, Daphne hung up..


    Julie naively thought Daphne was ying a game, but the reality was…