"Sure, as you wish," Jade replied nonchalantly."Yay, let's go!" Julian hopped out excitedly, with Jade following behind and the bodyguards discreetly in tow.…They spent an hour eating, and by the time Jade emerged from the restaurant, the city lights were already dazzling.Julian rubbed his stomach, looking satisfied. "I'm full—that was absolutely delicious."His eyes caught sight of a Ferris wheel in the distance, and he pointed excitedly. "Jade, I want to ride that. Will you come with me?""Huh?" Jade hadn't expected such a request and felt a bit awkward. "That's for kids.""Please, just this once? I've never ridden it before. My parents passed away early, and I didn't have anyone to take me when I was little..." Julian's voice grew softer, and his face showed a pitiful expression that was hard to refuse.Jade was defeated by his plea and reluctantly agreed. "Fine, but only for 20 minutes, and then we must go home. I still have homework to finish.""Deal, I promise." Juli
Julian gazed at Jade's profile, a smile constantly playing on his lips. A thought arose from the depths of his heart—he wanted to be with Jade forever, never to be apart."Jade, I like you," he confessed.Startled by his voice, Jade turned to look at Julian, only to find him gazing at her with an expression of infatuation that was indescribably endearing.She chuckled softly and replied, "Little rascal, do you even know what it means to like someone?"Julian frowned in dissatisfaction. "I'm not a little rascal. I'm almost an adult."He didn't like Jade calling him a little rascal—it made him feel so distant from her. He could sense that Jade always treated him like a younger brother. However, he didn't want to be her little brother. He wanted to be the person Jade could always rely on."Yes, you're not a little rascal. You've grown up," Jade said. She did not want to argue and casually brushed him off.Julian saw through her perfunctory response, his face betraying his disappoin
Earlier, the dim lighting had obscured her vision, preventing her from noticing the presence of another person in the room. Now that her eyes had adjusted, Jade saw a man sitting on the sofa.The man's features were deep and sharp, carrying a hint of cold indifference. He was staring straight at her. It was Caelan!Jade's heart was in turmoil, uncertain whether it was panic or fear that rendered her speechless. How long had he been there? Why was he there?"Who turned your room into this mess?" Julian kicked aside a balloon at his feet and casually switched on the room's light.The bright light flooded the room, exposing the three of them and instantly freezing the atmosphere.Julian glanced at the stunned Jade and then at the cold, piercing eyes of Caelan, quickly understanding the situation.He knew that this imposing man was the one Jade liked.A strong wave of jealousy surged within Julian. His tall frame moved to shield Jade as he faced Caelan directly, asking with disple
Caelan abruptly turned around, his gaze locking onto Julian like an enraged leopard. The icy coldness in his eyes was enough to make anyone shiver. He stepped forward, grabbed Julian by the collar, and growled through gritted teeth, "Get out."The tension between them was palpable, a powder keg ready to explode. The air was thick with hostility.Jade saw the situation escalating and quickly stepped between them. She urgently addressed Caelan, "You should leave.""You want me to leave?" Caelan looked at Jade in disbelief as if he couldn't comprehend the words coming from her mouth.His grip on Julian's collar gradually loosened. Fixing his gaze on Jade, he asked, "Why? Why are you doing this to me?"Unable to meet Caelan's eyes, Jade averted her gaze and kept her face cold. "There's no reason. Just go."She repeated her command twice.Caelan suddenly let out a bitter laugh, nodded, and said, "Fine, as you wish."He opened the door and left without looking back.It wasn't until
With a deep sigh, Jade composed herself and called out toward the door, "I'm fine. I'm getting up now.""Alright, I'm coming in." Julian's voice was noticeably excited. He knocked on the door symbolically before pushing it open, sticking his head inside and playfully sticking out his tongue at Jade. "Good morning."Julian's uninvited entrance made Jade's head throb with frustration.Just as Jade was about to express her displeasure, Julian strolled in with confidence. His eyes lit up upon seeing Jade's room. "Wow, Jade, your room is beautiful."Julian's eyes sparkled as if he were seeing something wondrous. He admired every piece of decor, unable to hide his delight.Jade stood aside with a cold expression. From the moment Julian entered her room, her mood had soured. She disliked anyone intruding into her space, especially a man.Julian finally noticed something was off from Jade's reaction. He toned down his smile and said seriously, "Don't be mad. I'm here on official business
Julian finished a pack of snacks, patting his shrunken stomach. He looked pitifully at Jade, like a little puppy. "I'm so hungry. Can we go eat?"There was nothing to eat at home, and Jade wasn't in the mood to cook for him.After thinking for a moment, she nodded. "What do you want to eat?"The mention of food perked Julian up. He raised his hands and exclaimed dramatically, "Gyro! I want gyro. I can eat a whole pig.""What? Gyro?" Jade frowned. "Who eats gyro this early in the morning?!"Julian, unfazed, retorted, "I want gyro. Back on the island, Immanuel wouldn't let me eat this or that. I'm starving for it."Jade rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. "Why wouldn't Immanuel let you eat gyro?"Julian rested his chin on his hand and replied pitifully, "Because he says gyro is junk food."Jade was rendered speechless.Since it was boring for just the two of them, Jade called Tiffany and Melanie to join them. The two were delighted to get a free meal.They agreed
"Do you know her?" Jade asked, puzzled.Julian averted his gaze, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. "How could I possibly know a celebrity? I just think she doesn't compare to you at all."His expression and tone clearly indicated he was hiding something. Since he was unwilling to explain, Jade didn't press further. She had no interest in prying into others' private matters.The two had been sitting in the private room for nearly 20 minutes, and Tiffany and Melanie had yet to arrive.Julian, growing increasingly anxious, frequently checked his watch. "Are those two riding snails? Why aren't they here yet? I'm starving."Jade also felt the wait was getting too long. Just as she took out her phone to call Melanie, her phone rang. Seeing it was Melanie, she quickly answered. "Hello, Melanie."Melanie's tearful voice came through the line. "Jade, something terrible has happened. I made a huge mistake."Jade's heart tightened at the sound of her friend's sobs, but she remained cal
After a long moment, the car window slowly lowered, revealing an exquisite face. The woman wore large sunglasses that covered most of her features, making it difficult to see her clearly. Still, her contours suggested she was young and beautiful.The car's interior was luxurious, with a delicate pendant hanging in front of the window, featuring a striking ruby that caught the eye.Jade stared at the woman's face, feeling a sense of familiarity but unable to recall where she had seen her before."Hello, could you step out for a chat?" Jade asked, noticing the woman had no intention of getting out of the car. "We need to discuss the compensation."Despite her genuine attempt, the woman wasn't swayed. With a slight smirk, she said, "Sorry, there's nothing to discuss. My car is in this state because of you..."She glanced at Jade and then at Melanie, raising an eyebrow in disdain. "Do you think you can afford to compensate me?"'What an arrogant woman,' Jade thought.She hadn't expe