In a split second, Julia’s pupils expanded to their limits, her thoughts freezing in place as she grappled with the bewildering twist of events. But before she could make sense of it all, the man’s fervor intensified, and he forcefully pressed his lips against hers, setting off a whirlwind of wild emotions.“What’s happening?” Lincoln’s eyes widened to the point of nearly popping out of their sockets. The sight before him was beyond his expectations – his typically poised and self-assured boss was now the recipient of an aggressive and unexpected kiss.“Jared, let go of my boss this instant!” Lincoln’s fist clenched, striking out at Jared with force.Reacting swiftly, Julia extended her arm, encircling the man’s slender waist as she executed an abrupt pivot, effectively shielding Jared from the approaching blow aimed by Lincoln.Caught in a suspended motion, Lincoln’s fist hung in the air, and his eyes transfixed on the intertwined figures that seemed to combine into a protective embr
With rapid reflexes, Julia swiftly pressed her hand against Jared’s mouth and used her other hand to push against the man’s chest.“Julia, get up this instant! Are you still willing to provoke my brother right in front of me?!” Shiloh’s voice soared, his frustration palpable. He’d undoubtedly be springing to his feet if not for his impaired legs.Speechless, Julia pondered whether these two brothers were utterly ruthless with her. One forcefully kissed her, while the other seemingly ignored the recent occurrence.“Do you have eyes in the back of your head? Didn’t you see that your brother was the one who started it?” Julia retorted with a frustrated twitch of her mouth.Shiloh paid little heed to her protest. “Is it doing that’s left my brother like this?”An annoyed expression tugged at Julia’s lips. “Could you please stop standing there and making insulting remarks? If you’re not going to lend a hand, I might as well give up resisting.”“You dare, you—”“Move it! Get over here!” Jul
Jared’s response was immediate, his entire being stirred by an electrifying surge. His gaze locked onto Julia with an intensity that seemed to set ablaze every cell and vein in his body.They say that a woman’s words can be deceiving, but when she insists she’s not interested, the truth may lie in her underlying affection. The realization seemed to flicker across Jared’s mind, a knowing curve tugging at the corner of his mouth. In a swift motion, he unbuttoned his shirt and undid his belt, then reclined onto the bed. The pounding of his heart seemed to echo audibly, his pulse racing like an untamed stallion.At this moment, the illustrious head of the Brook family, typically the model of composure, felt an unusual surge of nerves. Even during his early experiences representing the company at international conferences at the age of eighteen, he had never felt this level of anticipation or anxiety. His demeanor was recognized for its coolness, but now it was fraying around the edges.A
Julia, feeling confident in her medical skills, administered injections to a man named Jared without any adverse reactions. However, as she attempted to free herself from his grasp, a deep, low-pitched voice abruptly sounded in her ear, commanding her not to move.Obeying the order, Julia stopped struggling and blinked, unsure of what was happening.Seconds ticked by—one, ten, thirty—and a full minute passed, yet the man remained motionless, holding her tightly.Julia's mind raced as she analyzed the situation. She deduced that the medication she had administered had subdued the effects within Jared's body, leading him to perceive her as a comfortable pillow.The tight confinement of the man's arms made Julia extremely uncomfortable. She struggled and exerted effort to break free, her face turning red from exertion, but her attempts proved futile."Why is he so strong?" Julia wondered as she poked at his sturdy arm, feeling its unyielding hardness.Exhaustion soon overwhelmed her, and
Silence enveloped the room.A look of surprise instantly painted across Cameron's face, her eyes widening to the extreme. After a brief moment of astonishment, she peered into the room and quickly spotted the person lying on the bed.Is it Julia?!Meanwhile, Shiloh, hearing the girl's voice from his brother's room, rushed in on his wheelchair. However, before he could glimpse the situation inside, Jared shielded it with his body."Don't disturb me; I'll handle the Scott Family matter personally," Jared declared, swiftly closing the door.Outside the door, Cameron and Shiloh stood still like wooden statues.Back inside the room, Jared returned to the bedside, observing Julia wrapped in a blanket, realizing she had taken all the covers, without considering his comfort.After a moment of contemplative silence, Jared took the pillow covering Julia's head, gently placing it back in position. He then lay down and attempted to pull the blanket she had wrapped herself in.He tugged, but there
As Julia spoke those damning words in the audio recording, Jared's heart filled with mixed emotions. A surge of joy washed over him, almost escaping through his eyes, but he quickly composed himself. His lips curled up in a fleeting smile, only to be concealed just as swiftly.Cameron was taken aback, staring at Jared with wide eyes. Had she imagined it? Did Jared really smile now? It was impossible; Jared should be furious, given the situation.Cameron dismissed the thought, convinced she must have misread the situation."Send me the recording," Jared instructed, reaching for Cameron's phone."Of course," Cameron said with satisfaction. Thanks to her intelligence, she had secretly recorded the audio the day before. Julia wouldn't be able to stay here any longer after this.As Jared received the recording, he turned around and went upstairs.Cameron eagerly awaited the moment when Julia would be driven away.However, when Jared reached the door of Julia's room and raised his hand to k
"What are you treating me and my brother like?! Even if you no longer like us, we are still your flesh and blood! Look at what you're doing. You're using your biological son as a threat to force your biological daughter to marry an old man! If my mother were still alive, she would be heartbroken to see this."Philip's face turned blue and purple, his anger on the verge of exploding. Just as he was about to lose control, Natalia intervened, taking his phone with a hypocritical smile and attempting to pacify him."Ah Yu, don't get angry with your father. He's doing this for his own good. You're still young, and once you're married, you'll understand. It's better to find someone older. Older people know how to care for others, and the person I introduced to, Paul, is a good match. So, if you come over now and meet him, you'll fall in love. If you really don't like him, we won't force anything.""Fine, I'll go over," Julia replied coldly, her eyes gleaming with determination.If they want
Listening to the cold voice on the phone, Shiloh could almost imagine the expression on his brother's face at that moment – dark and filled with anger. The idea of his brother being furious made Shiloh nervous and anxious.Could it be possible? Does his brother really have feelings for Julia?After careful consideration, Shiloh noticed subtle changes in his brother's behavior towards Julia lately. For instance, there were issues of cleanliness. Jared had always been averse to being touched by women, but Julia seemed to be an exception. She acted casually and touched everything around her, even things she shouldn't have.Shiloh recalled when Julia picked up a dish for him, and his brother was visibly disgusted. However, Jared still ate the dish from her to avoid wasting food.The more Shiloh thought about it, the more uneasy he became. He realizes that he must ensure Julia leaves as soon as she cures his leg. Otherwise, what if his suspicions turned out to be true?While Shiloh was wor