Chapter 28: Jealousy

Upon hearing Philip's words, Jared paused mid-meal to cast a penetrating glance at Julia's phone.

Julia pursed her lips, a smirk evident. "So, Natalia's being generous, finding me a partner? What is he, a man in his fifties or sixties?"

"You should be so lucky," Philip retorted icily. "Given your current reputation, do you really expect to snag a wealthy nobleman?"

Julia arched an eyebrow, well aware of Natalia's intentions. "What's wrong with my reputation? I was deceived by a scheming man and betrayed by a so-called 'angelic' woman. How am I not the victim here?"

"I won't waste my time arguing with you," Philip snapped. "Just be clear: you're attending that blind date this weekend."

Leaning back casually, Julia speared a meatball with her fork and took a leisurely bite. "What if I refuse?"

Philip's voice grew shrill. "You wouldn't dare."

"Try me."

There was a brief, heated silence before the line went dead. Julia quickly added Philip's number to her phone's block list.

Shiloh shook