When Sydney heard his questioning, her face hardened and she stared at him coldly. “President Flint, what does this have to do with you? Who are you to me? Why do you care?” “She’s right, Julien. You care too much.” Hunter looked at Julien with a half-smile. Julien pursed his lips. “Hunter, don’t you know that she has a boyfriend?” “I know.” Hunter shrugged. Julien narrowed his eyes. “You know and you still…” “Who said that we must be dating when we hang out?” Hunter shrugged and looked at Lyra condescendingly. “Oh right. You said it.” “I said it, but Mr. Cohen admitted it as well.” Lyra tightened her arms around Julien’s. Hunter smiled. “I admit it, but a date can have many types. Who said that Sydney and I must be dating like you both are? Can’t we just be on a date to discuss some matters?” Lyra choked on her words. “What about the flowers? Why would you have flowers if you’re just here to discuss some matters?” “What’s wrong with the flowers? They aren’t red roses
Very quickly, the joy in Julien’s heart was crushed by Hunter’s following words. Hunter crossed his arms. “I’m planning to pursue Sydney. What do you think, Julien?” Julien’s face darkened. What did he think? He did not feel great at all. However, Julien would never say it out loud. He lowered his gaze and said, “Go ahead if you want to. Why are you asking me?” Hunter saw right through Julien. He saw how Julien wanted to stop him but was suppressing himself. Something flashed across Hunter’s eyes. “Of course, I need to let you know first.” “Let me know?” Julien pursed his lips. Hunter nodded. “Yes. No matter what, Sydney is your ex-wife. I’ll have to let you know. If we get together someday, at least you won’t be too surprised.” Julien snorted. “Why are you so sure that you both will be together?” “Hard work will always pay off. I'm sure that if I put in enough effort, I’ll move Sydney’s heart and she’ll say yes. If that happens, will you give us your blessing?” Hun
In the past, Sydney was the one who watched him leave. He knew she was watching, yet he never once turned around and looked back. Now, it was his turn to watch her leave. It turned out that watching someone walk away from you without looking back was such an uncomfortable feeling. Julien lowered his head and touched his chest. It was bitter, and there was also a dull ache. In the car park. Sydney and Luke came to the car. Luke opened the car door for her. “Darling, do you think Julien Flint has a problem? Why must he drop by personally to apologize?” “Who knows?” Sydney shrugged and got into the car. She was notably unconcerned. Luke got into the car as well. “I really can’t figure him out.” Sydney smiled. “If you figured him out, then you’ll probably be as successful as he is today. Let’s go, your mum might call and rush us soon.” “I got it.” Luke nodded and started the engine. On their way, Sydney’s phone rang. She opened her eyes and glanced at her phone. A s
“Who was it?” Lyra smiled as she replied, “My classmate from university, but she didn’t recognize me. It’s fine, Julien. Let’s go to the psychiatry department.” Julien did not give it much thought and nodded in agreement. On the other side, after Finn ended his call with Sydney, he called someone from the obstetric and gynecology department. “Remember the woman I told you about the last time? She’s already heading to your side. Watch out and don’t get caught.” “I understand, Dr. Finn,” the person on the other side nodded and replied. Finn nodded and hung up. The obstetric and gynecology department. Sydney went to the outpatient department with Luke’s company. “Luke, wait for me outside,” Sydney turned around and said to Luke. “Let me go in with you.” Luke was worried. Sydney shook her head and rejected. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.” Since she was so stubborn, Luke had no choice. He agreed and said, “Fine, I’ll wait for you right here. Call me if anything hap
Sure enough, when Julien saw that Lyra came back, he waved at her and said, “Lyra, come here. This is Dr. Imanov, the internationally renowned professor in psychiatry.” Lyra forced her smile and walked over stiffly. Dr. Imanov looked at her and stretched out his hand. He then said, “Hi, Ms. Madden. Dr. Finn told me about you. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you and not let you down.” After that, he winked at her. Lyra suddenly understood. Finn managed to bribe this old man and he was now on her side. He clearly said that he would not let her down. This meant that even if her acting was bad, he would still go along with her and give her a diagnosis. When she thought about that, all her worry and anxiety from before disappeared. She suddenly became more relaxed and reached out to shake Dr. Imanov’s hand. “Okay. I’ll thank you in advance.” “You’re welcome. Please sit, Ms. Madden.” Dr. Imanov withdrew his hand and gestured for her to take a seat. Julien pulled Lyra’
“She did.” Julien nodded. Something flashed across Lyra’s eyes. “Then… how is she like?” Julien frowned and said nothing. When Lyra saw that, she made an uneasy expression. “Julien, is she horrible?” “It’s fine, Lyra. Don’t overthink it.” Julien touched her hair and added, “Dr. Imanov will get you better and eliminate the alternate personality.” “Eliminate?” Lyra was shocked. She covered her mouth and asked, “Why eliminate? Didn’t we agree on merging?” “No, we can’t merge your personalities. Your alternate personality is too malicious. I’m worried that it might affect your personality as well,” Julien said heavily. Lyra nodded. “I see. I understand, then.” She lowered her head and clenched her fists. Julien thought of her true personality as malicious. “Dr. Imanov.” Julien did not realize Lyra’s change in behavior and turned around to face Dr. Imanov. “Yes, President Flint?” Dr. Imanov pushed his glasses. Julien said, “For Lyra’s treatment, please make a schedul
Sure enough, it was obvious who was at fault that night. Julien must be held responsible somehow, and why would Sydney bear it alone? As he thought about it, Hunter gave Julien a call. Julien was driving Lyra back home. When his phone rang, he answered via the Bluetooth earphone, “Yes?” “It’s me,” Hunter said loudly. Julien frowned. “What is it?” Just as Hunter wanted to say something, he suddenly heard Lyra’s voice, “Julien, who is it?” “Julien Flint, is Lyra next to you?” Hunter asked with a gloomy expression. Julien gave Lura a sideways glance and muttered a yes. “Fine. I’ll talk to you later. Call me back when Lyra isn’t around.” After saying that, Hunter hung up. Julien narrowed his eyes. Since Hunter called so suddenly, it must be something urgent. Yet he wanted to avoid Lyra. The thing he wanted to talk about must be related to Sydney. “Julien, who was it?” When Lyra saw that Julien was silent, she asked once more in curiosity.Julien blinked and s
Sophie nodded. “Yes.” Sydney rubbed her temples. “I need to think about what to donate.” “President Raines, you don’t have to think too hard about it. For auctions like these, people normally donate jewelry or antiques,” Sophie suggested. Sydney smiled. “I see. In that case, I’ll donate some jewelry. Do you have time tomorrow? Can you come with me to get a gown?” Since it was the weekend tomorrow, Sydney did not have to work and felt that it would be a good time to shop for a gown. Sophie shook her head apologetically. “Sorry, Presiden Raines. My mother has set me up on a blind date tomorrow.”Sophie had a bitter smile on her face. She obviously did not want to go on a blind date. Sydney saw through her and said, “Should I tell your mother that you have to work overtime tomorrow?” “No way. I have been using this as an excuse to reject her a few times now. My mother told me that if I continue working overtime, I should just quit my job, so I have to go for the one tomor