"Jared Brooks," Lincoln muttered after a few seconds of hesitation."What?" Julia's eyes widened. "He booked the entire cruise ship? Why would he do that?"Lincoln shrugged on the other line. "I have no idea. I'm too lazy to investigate." Because of their past, Lincoln had difficulty bringing up Jared's name again.Julia hung up the phone and stared in awe.'Is it because of me?' Julia pondered and remembered what happened two days ago.Carter invited her to their wedding and boasted that it would be held on Monroe's most luxurious cruise ship.They exchanged quite a few heated statements that day, which made Julia wonder if Jared did it to get revenge on her behalf.'No way,' Julia thought. She shook her head, trying to brush off the thought. Although Jared had confessed to her, Julia couldn't believe it. She felt that it was just a spur of the moment.How could Jared spend so much money for her sake? Julia was convinced that Jared had other plans for the cruise ship.While engrossed
'Her? How could she be so pretty?!'Driven by envy, Vivien bit her lower lip. It wasn't the first time she saw Julia in a wedding dress. But the first time was not as impressive compared to what she was wearing now.Vivien remembered that Julia was wearing a plain gown with simple make-up and hairstyle last time. But today was different; not only was she wearing an elegant dress, but Julia also had exquisite make-up that perfectly matched her complexion and features.Nobody would be able to miss how Julia had improved. She looked better, from her skin condition to her charming face, as if glowing before them. It was quite different from before, and now she appeared undeniably attractive.Vivien looked at Carter, who was still staring at Julia in awe. "Carter, you–" Vivien's words were interrupted when Carter suddenly walked toward Julia as if compelled to do so.He stood beside Julia and glanced over his and Julia's reflection in the mirror. Carter suddenly imagined a few moments with
Joseph was taken aback when Jared stood up. Out of curiosity, Joseph peeked at Jared’s phone and gasped at what he saw.Why was Julia wearing a wedding gown with Lincoln? He observed Jared’s reaction for a few seconds.With a sullen expression, Jared asked Cameron the location of the bridal shop.On the other side, Cameron was overjoyed that Jared responded and he was coming to the shop. ‘Let’s see how you’ll handle this, Julia.” Cameron smirked.After receiving the shop's location, Jared wasted no time and drove there. Oblivious to what was happening outside, Julia was busy posing for pictures with Lincoln.After a couple of takes, Julia rubbed her right eyelid and closed her eyes. Lincoln immediately noticed it and worriedly asked, “What’s wrong, miss?”“Not sure; my eyelid just twitched.” And as soon as Julia finished talking, she noticed the door opening from outside. Behind the glass was Jared walking toward them with heavy footsteps.Julia’s eyes widened in shock, and the flower
For an instant, Julia was astounded. Her eyes brightened, and seeing Jared in a pink suit made her feel weird. Although he had a cold demeanor, it suited him well and wasn't out of place. It somewhat made him younger."Weird enough?" Jared asked with furrowed brows."C'mon, don't frown. You look good and youthful in that suit." Julia thought there was a lack of it. "You should smile, and that makes you more handsome." Julia's words weren't like before. There was no more bragging about it.In Julia's mind, Jared dressed dazzlingly. She didn't mean Jared wasn't good-looking enough in his usual black, white, and gray suit. His visuals and vibe now brought a style that caught everyone's attention around his circle.Julia felt he became more captivating and fresh, making its freshness drip in the water. She expressed her appreciation for how handsome she was left and right, even said she was blown by the wind, making her heart race, and couldn't help but smile.With that, Jared laughed his
Jared was stunned, aware it was a coincidence Julia didn't intend to do. However, he was quite satisfied.On the other side, Carter was supposed to sit on the chair and mind their own pictorial, but when he happened to see Julia kiss Jared, he suddenly stood and felt uneasy.Meanwhile, Lincoln was also thrilled, never coming across his mind that it would happen. With that, he rushed over."Hey, hey!" Lincoln called their attention furiously. "Take it easy and stop kissing, will you?!"Suddenly, Julia came back to her senses and distanced herself a bit. Though her face was covered with makeup, a faint blush was visible on her face.Julia coughed and cleared her throat while her eyes glinted, so she couldn't dare bring them to look at Jared.She reasoned out, "Well, it's an accident and never done on purpose."If she knew his face was too close, she wouldn't be able to kiss him."Hmm." Jared slightly raised his lips.Cameron's gaze darkened in the separated glass, staring at them, and s
"What in the world is this?" Julia exclaimed, her voice echoing in the room.With a bewildered look, she pulled an identical wedding photo of a passionate kiss from under the bed, dusting it off with her fingertips.As she compared the wedding photos in her left and right hands, realization dawned on Julia. She couldn't help but purse her lips, rendered speechless by the discovery. She hadn't known about the hidden wedding photo under the bed but, surprisingly, had found a spare one.Stunned beyond belief, she thought, feeling a mix of amusement and shock.With a clever smile, Julia hid the wedding photo in the wardrobe and turned the key in the lock.'Let's see how you hang it now!' she thought, triumphantly challenging the unknown prankster.Just then, Shiloh's voice, laden with disbelief and surprise, filtered through the closed door. "What happened? Julia?"'Hmm? What's going on now?' Julia wondered curiosity piqued.Opening the door with a confused expression, she was met with Sh
"My mentor."An air of anticipation lingered before Julia's words finally sank in.After Julia's declaration, the room went completely silent. Slowly, as they started to understand, their amazement spread through the group, and their faces showed a mix of shock and wonder.After the shock wore off, the marketing manager leaned forward. "What if we use this healer as a unique selling point? Imagine the buzz!" he suggested enthusiastically.There were murmurs of agreement coming from all directions. It wasn't all a clever advertising ploy. Having the mysterious healer's name attached to their new skincare product may outperform the support of even the most famous celebrities or sought-after influencers.Julia's eyes turned to Conrad, her reliable confidant and the company's owner. Even though she often followed her gut, she weighed his counsel immensely. She decided it would be wise to have his opinion because his years of experience outweighed hers.Conrad sat back, his furrowed brow b
Even on the other side of the line, Julia blushed when he called her by that name."Why did you suddenly call me by my name?" Julia raised her thin lips, and her voice showed a trace of tenderness."I like calling your name,” Jared simply answered.Julia heard something inside her thumping. So she slowly raised her hand to cover her heart. Feeling every beating it did. The throbbing made her very addicted and uncomfortable.Before Julia could recover from this state, the man's intoxicating voice, which sounded like a cello, echoed in her ears again."How about you? Can you call me Jared?" he asked.Julia bit her lip, and her mind went blank for a moment. The only thing she could say was, "Oh, I forgot! I have something to do. I'll hang up now. Bye!"Julia hastily hung up the phone. Her breathing was short and disordered. Her chest heaved and fluctuated. When she touched her face, it felt hot. She kept cooling her face with the back of her hand.Jared…“It sounded disgusting,” she comm