Chapter 28

Celia could not understand what he was thinking.

After applying the ointment, he did not let her go. Instead, he kept her locked in his arms, his expression turning cold again.

“Is the man you met today the one you fancy?”

“No.”

“Then, why did you meet him?”

Celia seized the chance to mock him. “I can’t even meet other men now? Mr. Hayes, does your beloved know that you care so much about other women?”

Julian frowned. “Don’t flatter yourself! I’m just reminding you. You promised me you’d do your part as Mrs. Hayes!”

“I remember even without your reminder!”

“You’d better do!” Julian suddenly held out his hand. “Phone!”

Celia looked at him warily and did not move.

“Remove me from the blacklist!” he added.

Celia’s heart panicked. He had called Zoe’s phone. She would be exposed if he looked at her phone!

She avoided his gaze and said softly, “I’ll do it myself.”

Fortunately, Julian did not push the issue. The next moment, she noticed him staring intently at the bottle of ointm