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
Jordan stared wide-eyed at the sudden appearance of Jared, a mix of surprise and horror on his face. Cameron was equally taken aback. She had been spying secretly moments ago, waiting for the opportune time to witness Julia being escorted away by Jordan. The arrival of Jared was utterly unexpected.Julia's forehead inadvertently met Jared's chest, causing him to wince and tenderly rub the sore spot on his brow."That hurts! Why is it as tough as a rock?" Julia mumbled. Despite her intoxication, the embrace was so familiar. Wasn't she used to being embraced by a sleepwalking man every night? So, the instant Jared's arms enveloped her, Julia knew it was him."Where did it hurt? Let me see," Jared gently moved Julia's hand away and saw the faint red spot on Julia's forehead. It must have knocked on the buttons of his clothes."Let me rub it for you," Jared softly circled her forehead with the gentlest part of his palm.This tender and caring gesture seemed like he was caressing the most
A strange woman gave Henry a kiss!Henry's eyeballs were on the verge of popping out. He had already noticed that this girl had thick skin, but he hadn't anticipated it being like this!"I hate it!" After giving Henry a playful glance, Maddie's face turned redder than a monkey's behind, and she hastily dashed out of the bathroom.After sprinting for a while, Maddie reached up to touch her face. It felt so hot that it seemed she was steamed.Damn! So she did that kind of thing. Alcohol has a terrible effect on her!Thinking about what she did, Julia's words suddenly echoed in Maddie's thoughts. 'Drink less because you would do ridiculous things every time you got tipsy.'Maddie covered her mouth, "That was my first kiss!" It was hard to admit, but what Julia told her about drinking less was right.After returning to the bar, Maddie looked at the waiter, "Make me a Metropolis.""Okay, Miss. Please wait for a moment."Maddie secretly glanced towards the restroom and soon saw Henry."Miss
"Stop it," Jared said darkly, but Julia didn't listen. Her hands roamed around Jared's body, making him stiffen. Without another word, he grabbed her hand and pressed her underneath him, restraining her movements. "Let go!" Julia hissed, struggling to break loose, but Jared didn't budge. After some time, she grew tired. Her eyelids trembled, and she closed her eyes, slowly falling into a deep slumber. Looking at her peaceful countenance, Jared was caught between laughter and annoyance. His body was covered in sweat, and his face was red as he tried to suppress the raging desire inside him. A helpless sigh slipped past his lips. He carefully let go of her arms and got out of bed. He strode into the bathroom and hurriedly took a cold shower to extinguish the ball of fire inside him. After showering, he donned a set of pajamas and lay beside Julia. He gently pulled her closer, feeling the steady rhythm of her heartbeat. The world around them seemed to fade away, leaving just the two