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Chapter 893 Like Peeling an Orange
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Julissa froze for a moment before turning to face him. "What is it?"Scott looked at her with a complicated expression. After two seconds of hesitation, he said, "Forget it. I’ll tell you after we’re married.""Why not before the wedding?"His face darkened slightly. "I just can’t.""Why not?"A little warning bell started going off in Julissa’s mind.She had just dodged one landmine, and now another one was popping up?!Scott took a deep breath. "Just trust me. I can’t tell you now, so don’t ask."Julissa narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing him. "Did you do something behind my back? Something so bad that you’re afraid I won’t marry you if I find out?"Otherwise, why wait until after marriage to spill the truth?Scott pressed his lips together, silent.Julissa immediately sat up, frowning. "Wait… Do you have an illegitimate child?!"Scott: "???"Where did that come from?!What kind of absurd train of thought was this?!"How did we get to illegitimate children?" he asked, completely baffle
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Julissa felt like her feelings for Scott perfectly fit the saying: attracted by looks, captivated by talent, and loyal to character.At first, it was his appearance that caught her eye. Then, after working with him and witnessing his work ethic, admiration followed.Now, after hearing about how he had selflessly helped Yvette with her divorce case, stood by her side through her struggles with depression, and continued to care for her after returning to the country—it all spoke volumes about his character.This wasn’t some unresolved attachment to an ex.Scott was simply a man of loyalty and integrity, even toward those who had hurt him.And looking back, he had only ever treated Yvette with basic courtesy—never crossing any inappropriate lines. It was Yvette who had misinterpreted his kindness, not him who had given her any reason to.After sorting through all this, the impulsive Julissa finally had complete clarity.She looked at her boyfriend, now finding him even more pleasing to t
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Scott hung up the phone, looking slightly irritated.Julissa pushed the coffee toward him. “Mr. Nichols, have some coffee.”Scott raised an eyebrow at her, took a sip, and commented, “Not bad, you’ve improved.”“I think so too~” Julissa responded smugly, then cautiously asked, “Is a friend coming to Elfhedge? You don’t look too thrilled about it.”Scott paused for a moment before replying indifferently, “No, it’s my mom.”Julissa blinked. “Oh.”She had never met Scott’s mother before. All she knew was that after his parents divorced, his mother moved abroad to work in fashion design, while his father, regretting prioritizing work over family, handed the company over to his eldest son, Scott, and embarked on a long journey to win his wife back.In Julissa’s mind, Scott’s mother must be a strong, capable woman.And now, realizing that she might actually marry Scott in the future and that her future mother-in-law was a formidable figure, she suddenly felt nervous. A little intimidated, e
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Julissa stood frozen for a long moment after hearing those words. Then her face slowly flushed with heat… which soon turned cold—an icy chill creeping into her hands and feet. She wasn't a “proper” untouched girl anymore. That night when she got drunk… her first time had been with that stranger. It was a scar she carried deep in her heart, a wound that brought waves of regret every time she thought about it. She had always wanted to give that beautiful first time to the person she loved most. But what was done couldn’t be undone. Now, it was just a lingering regret. Still… regret shouldn’t mean shame. It shouldn’t be something that defined her worth. Then why… why did Scott have to point it out like that? Did he say he didn’t mind just to sound noble, when deep down, he did care? Even if it was only a joke, she didn’t want her scar—her pain—so casually exposed like that. She began to struggle in his arms. But Scott held her even tighter. Her face reddened again, this time
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Julissa sat on Scott’s lap, waiting for his response. But he didn’t say a word—just stared at her with that look in his eyes, the kind that made her feel like he might pounce on her at any second. She started to panic a little. Wait… could it be that, the more he thought about her having been with another man, the more it triggered some weird possessive desire to conquer her? Otherwise, why keep bringing it up? Wouldn’t it just hurt his own feelings? Julissa had heard of a certain kind of guy—someone who actually liked hearing his woman describe being intimate with someone else. Like it satisfied some voyeuristic fantasy. No way. Scott couldn't possibly be into something that twisted, right? Her earlier anger began to fade, replaced by a sliver of sympathy. “Mr. Nichols,” she said softly, “I’m really sorry… I honestly don’t remember what happened that night. So I can’t share it with you, okay…” Scott’s face darkened. He reached out and pinched her cheek. “What is going on in
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After quickly skimming through the report, Scott picked up his pen and signed his name with practiced ease. He then slid the document back toward Jenny.But Jenny didn’t leave. Her eyes flickered with hesitation—like she had more to say.“Anything else?” Scott asked.Jenny glanced at Julissa with a look of apology.“Miss Hickman, I’d like to speak with Mr. Nichols in private. Could you give us a moment?”Julissa’s brows knit slightly.Under normal circumstances, she should step out. But this woman clearly had ulterior motives toward Scott—Julissa wasn’t about to just hand her that opportunity.While she hesitated, Scott spoke first.“If it’s work-related, there’s no issue with my assistant staying. If it’s personal, we’re on the clock—I don’t have time for casual chatting.”Julissa: “…”Damn. He really didn’t care about saving face.Jenny’s eyes suddenly turned red, her expression pitiful and aggrieved.“…All right,” she murmured, choking up a little. Then she took a deep breath and s
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Jenny paused at the door, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. “Mr. Nichols…”Scott glanced at Julissa, then looked back at Jenny and said calmly,“Right now, I’m speaking to you not as your boss, but as Julissa’s boyfriend. She is my girlfriend—and will be my future wife.If I ever hear you slandering her again, I can guarantee you won’t be able to survive in this city.”What kind of emotions Jenny left with, Julissa had no idea.All she knew was that one sentence—“my future wife”—sent a ripple of happiness through her heart.In truth, there was no need to explain their relationship to an irrelevant employee who was being dismissed.But Scott’s decision to do so—that “pettiness”—made Julissa feel deeply protected, and her heart felt warm and fuzzy.Then, like the silly little thing she was, Julissa blurted,“Wait… how did you know she was saying bad things about me?”Scott explained: someone had sent an anonymous email to the Assistant Director, exposing Jenny’s rumors.Since it involved J
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Julissa rested her cheek on one hand, and with the other, typed on her phone:“Because I’m afraid you’ll eat me up.”Before sending it, she quickly deleted it.Scott had asked her seriously, so she felt she should answer seriously too.After a moment of thought, Julissa replied:“You’re richer than me, you own more properties than me—but that’s all yours. Since I’m capable too, I don’t want to keep relying on your help or taking advantage of you. That’s why I need to move out.”Scott replied:“But I’ve taken advantage of you too.”Julissa’s face instantly flushed with heat.How could he make her blush through the phone screen?She could practically see that teasing, lazy look in his eyes.She gave her cheeks a light slap to shake it off and replied more earnestly:“Mr. Nichols, I have to move out—not just to balance our relationship, but to put my parents at ease.”If her parents ever found out she was staying in Scott’s apartment for free, they’d freak out.They’d definitely think th
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I wish it were you Chapter 926 Soft Soft
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As Kendrick was lost in thought, Annabelle called out to him, “Let me help you carry a couple of those.”Just moments ago, Kendrick had taken all the shopping bags from her hands—he was carrying everything by himself now.Seeing his forehead glistening with sweat, Annabelle, who now had empty hands, felt both guilty and worried.Kendrick looked back at her, smiled, and said, “I could carry you on my back too, no problem.”“Stop messing around, give me two bags.”Seeing how serious she looked, eyebrows furrowed and all, he finally gave in and handed her two of the lightest ones.But as soon as she took them, Gauge casually took them from her without saying a word.Annabelle: “…”She felt like she’d just become the middleman in a hand-off.Kendrick glanced at Gauge. “Thanks, Mr. Murphy.”His tone and look were both laced with provocation.Even Annabelle thought he was kinda asking for a punch right then.Gauge snorted coldly, “Don’t thank me. It’s not like I’m helping you.”“Tsk, brat…”
