All Chapters of Married to My Ex-Fiancé's Billionaire Uncle: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

LONORA “There was something about you today,” Lily said.I shifted my gaze from my food to Lily. Her eyes were narrowed.I chuckled as I looked at her.“What was it?” I asked.We were in the bar, eating a late lunch together before we prepared for our opening later.Lily smiled mischievously.“You have that after-s*x glow,” she teased.I couldn't help but smile, though deep inside, I was so embarrassed and nervous.Lily gave me a teasing look.She leaned closer across the table with a mischievous smile, then bent down to reach me.She brushed the hair covering my ear aside.“Why are your ears red?” she teased.I

LONORA I quietly poured drinks into Julian’s glass, and I could feel him staring at me from beside me.“Why are you so quiet?” Julian asked.I remembered the last time he said he expected me to talk about myself to entertain him.I didn’t dare initiate a conversation with him now. How could I when I knew he was mad?But I couldn’t tell him I knew he had just lost a million-dollar investment. First, he would figure out that one of my coworkers had told me. Second, I was scared he would just remember it and get mad again.I composed myself and put on my professional mode.I smiled at him and handed him his glass.“How was your day, Mr. Julian?” I asked with a smile, like I always used to do in front of my clients.

LONORA“Excuse me,” Julian’s visitor said.I turned around. Our eyes met.Her eyes slowly widened. Then a smile started forming on her lips.“I didn’t know you live here,” she said, sounding genuinely surprised but happy.I pressed my lips together as I glanced at Julian, not really sure how to react.Julian seemed calm, so I looked at the woman beside him, who was already sitting properly.I flashed a smile.Do we know each other? Because I feel like she knows me.She looks a bit familiar, though.The woman stood.“I’m Celine, Julian’s cousin,” she happily introduced herself.Now it made sense. But I thought Julian wasn’t close to the rest of the Ashfords, or maybe I assumed wrong.But if she’s an Ashford, how come I’ve never met her befor

LONORAI was still thinking about Julian's promise when we arrived at Celine's restaurant.Would he really stop interfering with my work? Or would he simply find another way to get what he wanted? I didn't think he would let go of control that easily.I glanced at him beside me.He looked as composed as ever, as if our argument at the club had never happened."Are you still mad at me?" he suddenly asked.I looked at him again, surprised. "Should I be?""That depends. Are you?” he asked.I pressed my lips together, trying to figure out whether he was teasing me or genuinely asking."I'm not mad anymore," I answered."Good."That was all he said before reaching for my hand.I looked down at our joined hands, then back at him.“My cousin might see us," he said calmly.Of course. It was for appearances.Still, I couldn't help noticing how naturally his fingers intertwined with mine.Before I could say anything, the restaurant doors opened, and Celine appeared with a wide smile."Finally!

LONORA“You know what? I noticed that you keep on disappearing these past few days, even when your shift isn't done. Where have you been?” Lily asked.I glanced at her. She was busy putting on her makeup, and she looked genuinely curious.I poked my cheek, looking for an excuse, but I couldn't think of any.Lily glanced at me. She was waiting for my answer.I flashed a faint smile.“Uhm... my husband has been sick lately. I need to go home early,” I lied, hoping that Ms. Tasha hadn't mentioned anything about Julian paying for my entire shift.Lily's expression turned genuinely worried. I guess Ms. Tasha hadn't really told them anything. Julian was an influential man, after all. I didn't think he would let Ms. Tasha talk about him being here and booking the so-called “high-class whore” of society.“Oh my gosh, is it that serious?” Lily asked.I flashed a smile again.“He's okay now. He's recovered,” I said, hoping that Julian would stay true to his word and wouldn't pay for my entire s