MasukNadia Thompson had been in a high-profile, five-year relationship with Harry Jones, the kind everyone in Highport City’s upper social circle knew about. On the day they were supposed to get married and register their marriage, she got ditched. Nadia had enough. She swore a vicious oath, walked away, and turned her fiance into her ex-boyfriend. After one phone call from a certain someone, she got married on impulse. She registered her marriage with Julian Jones, Harry's older brother, despite them not getting along well. Julian was a well-known heir in Highport City’s upper social circle and a terrifying financial shark who built his own empire overseas. After they married, he spoiled Nadia and indulged her in everything. When Harry humiliated Nadia and called her worthless, Julian sent him crashing straight to the floor. "My wife's the apple of my eye, the one I hold the dearest. No matter how she is, I will spoil her. If you say one more word about her, I can get your name erased from the Jones family records!" Only much later did Nadia learn that the man she used to fear had loved her in secret for a decade, and that their marriage was part of a plan he laid long ago…
Lihat lebih banyakJulian looked almost like he was wrongly blamed, as if he were genuinely afraid of losing her at the same time.Nadia wondered if she had a terrible fever, which affected her perception. She was getting more and more carried away with her own fantasies.She did not want him to misunderstand it. "What are you talking about? That's not what I meant."Julian’s eyes narrowed a little. "Then what did you mean?""Well, our marriage is out of mutual cooperation. That heirloom pendant is so precious. I'm afraid I'll lose it, so of course I want you to keep it for me," Nadia said honestly, then pointed at the stack of deeds and agreements. "And these too. They are simply way too valuable."Someday, Julian would find someone he really liked. If she had to handle all of this back then, she was just going to make herself miserable. Better to never have had it at all."That's all you're thinking?" Julian sounded as if he were checking something as his expression eased.Nadia had no idea what
Nadia stared at Julian, completely lost in thought.Julian noticed, set his teacup down, and lifted his brow at her. "Finished already?"Nadia did not respond.Julian smiled as he stood up and walked over. "Do I look that good?"Hearing Julian's voice jolted Nadia back to herself, and redness immediately rushed to her cheeks.Mortified, she dropped her gaze at once, dodging his eyes and biting her lip. She did not even dare imagine how love-struck she must have looked just now.Fortunately, as Charlie came out of his study, Mr. Bell also appeared to invite them to the dining room.Nadia felt like she had been acquitted as she hurried ahead, not giving Julian another glance.By the time they finished the meal meant to celebrate Nadia's birthday, it was already four in the afternoon.Charlie needed his rest due to his age. But before going back to his room, he told Julian to treat Nadia well, or he would show him no mercy. Julian agreed without a moment’s hesitation.Nadia lowe
So there really was something like fate between her and Julian.The only thing was that Julian didn't like anyone, and the day he finally did, their shared fate would be all over. Nadia curled her fingers into her palms and looked at Charlie with a steady, earnest gaze. "Grandpa, the fact that Jul and I registered our marriage can't be made public for now.""Oh? What are you worried about?" Charlie sounded surprised.Nadia felt awkward and troubled, but she still laid out her thoughts honestly. "A lot of people in our circle already know about me and Harry. If word suddenly gets out that I got married to Julian instead, it will just hurt both families’ reputations, and I'm afraid it will affect Julian’s image in the company, too. So I want to find a chance to make it clear there was never anything romantic between Harry and me left, and announce that the marriage is called off."That way, the damage could be kept to a minimum.After listening, Charlie grew thoughtful for a mom
That one sentence almost sent Nadia spiraling out of control again. She was charmed by Julian's words. Then, she reminded herself that this was exactly Julian’s style. He had always handled things cleanly and ruthlessly, as if there was nothing in the world he could not solve.In the past, he had been quiet and spoke little, but whenever he did speak, his words cut straight into one's heart.At this reunion, though, he had become gentle and composed, almost enough to make Nadia forget what he used to be like."Alright." Nadia pulled herself out of her thoughts and nodded again."I'll go with you tomorrow," Julian said. His voice was deep and steady, making Nadia feel safe.Nadia felt it would be good to have him there as well, and she nodded in agreement.-The next day at noon, the two of them went back to the Jones family's residence.When the butler, Mr. Bell, saw them come in together, he looked a little surprised. He did not dare let his imagination run wild, though, and


















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