Chapter 1
“Absolutely stunning!”
Juliana Bennett stood in her wedding dress. The fitted bodice barred her slim waist before flowing into layers of tulle that swirled around her like something from
storybook
Even without makeup, her delicate teatres were strong. The state manager, Angeline Sutton, couldn’t stop pushing as she adjusted the train
“why didn’s Mr. Callahan come to help you choose? Men ser things differently than we do ”
Juliana sanded at her politely. “Work emergency. He couldn’t get away.”
ho sooner had she spoken than þiliana’s plune vibrated. She glanced at the mumber and answered, “Hello? Sera?”
“Jabe, I saw Yvette and Adrian!”
Juliana’s expression froze at these words. The satisfied smile on her face gradually Laded bit by bit as her best friend Seraphina Thompson’s sudden news sank in Her eves turned cold as well.
Adrian Callahan was hertiance. They were getting married in just one week. As for Yvette Larson–just hearing this name made a trace of disgust flash through Juliana’s eyes
she parve Angeline, who was helping with the dresses, amraningful look. Angeline then nodded knowingly. With one gesture, everyone hurried to followher
downstairs.
Once everyone was gone, juliana glanced at her beautiful nails and asked casually, “Where did you see them?”
Seraphina responded, “The hospital’s OB–GYN department.”
Julian’s eyebrow lifted as she smiled. “Well, isn’t that Interesting!
Aman and a woman, together at the On–GM department. The reason seemed falily obvious.
“That manipulative witch! And Adrian’s an asshole Call off the wedding Seraphina was practically spitting with rage
While her friend raped, Julians remained eerily calm, she picked up her glass of water and took a measured sip. “Every time she plays the victim, I’m the one who pays. Why are you the one getting angry?”
Yvette had left town in tears two years ago, begging for forgiveness. Now she was back and got entangled with Adrian once more.
Had Juliana grown too soft over the past two years? Or perhaps she was too lenient?
“And she’s doing this right before your wedding with Adrian. She’s clearly plotting something.” Seraphina fumed.
A dangerous glint flickered in juliana’s eyes “I need to go
“Someone’s peddling drama. Time to see what they’re selling
The line went dead.
Looking at herself in the mirror, she placed her hand on the strapless bodice. She tore the wedding dress to shreds with a sharp rip and threw it on the floor.
The stall waiting nearby gasped at the sight, but none dared approach or say anything after seeing Pallama’s expression.
juliana had just changed back into her own clothes when her phone vibrated again. She glanced at it. It was Adrian.
The moment she answered, his stem voice came through. “Come to the office when you’re done trying on the dress.”
It had been two years. Adrian had been good to her for two whole years, always gentle and considerate.
Was all this sudden change because Yvette was back? –
Amocking elini Babed tingl Juliana’s eyes. She didn’t bother responding and just hung up on him.
When Juliana entered Adrian’s office at an hour later, he was standing by the toor–to–ceiling windows, phone pressed to his ear
Bathed in sunlight, he looked refined and gentle, especially has perfed potile. It was enough to make anyone stop and state.
Heaven had been genemnus with him, giving him looks that were tate even in all of Hashbone. Seeing paliana, he honed to end the call. “Have lunch without me
Adrian walled to the euch with his phone and sat down. The tendemess from moments before evaporated, replaced by an ley demeanat
ite looked at juliana and said, “Come here!
Juliana held his cold gare as she approached, Instead of sitting beside him like usual, she deliberately chose the opposite couch.
jan’s expression hardened at the distance she kept The dick of his lighter broke the silence, followed by the sharp scent of butane
juliana disliked the smell and waved her hand to disperse it. Even 10, Adrian dit his cigarette without regard for her feelings and took
As he spoke, a flash of gult passed through his eyes. But it didn’t stop what came next.
“Wered to postpone our wedding.”
“Witte’s back
Mieteraphine scall, jultuna had almady anticipated this outcome.
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Alaian pulled out a documeur and handed it te ber, contimining, “Here’s an acceptance letter from St. Peterson’s University. You should go shoty abroad for now.
The condescension in his voice was immistakable – this wasn’t a suggestion. Juliana’s eyes swept over the envelope without reaching for it. Her lips curved into a
“You’re sending me away. 7 To clear the Deld for her?”
Adrian’s face darkened further. “You’ve alwanted to go there. Now you have the chance-
“Adrian!” piliana cut him off with an icy voice before he could finish
office. The last pie
piece stuck to her
She reached out and snatched the envelope from his hands, tearing it to shreds. Paper fragments were scattered across the entire office.” hand, and the Backed it directly at Adrian’s face
Seeing her like this, any remaining warmth in Adrian’s eyes completely vanished. Juliana didn’t bother with pleasantries either
She stated bluntly, “Don’t bother postponing the wedding. Let’s just cancel it.”
Why should they postpone when canceling was better and would save everyone the trouble?
