All Chapters of The CEO and the secret lover: Chapter 21 - Chapter 25

As Julia Walked her father out, she was about to head back to her office when James approached her, a smile on his face. "Hey, Julia. Can we talk for a moment?”After Julia accepted Alexander's invitation to talk, they walked to a nearby café, enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle breeze. They found a cozy table by the window and perused the menu, chatting lightly about their days.Once they placed their orders, James turned serious, his eyes locking onto Julia's. “Julia, I wanted to apologize for the way I walked out the other day. I was completely out of line, and I'm so sorry if I hurt or offended you."Julia's expression softened, understanding in her eyes. "No problem James. I understand you were busy, and I appreciate your apology. Let's just forget about it, okay?"James's face relaxed, relief washing over him. "Thanks, Julia. That means a lot to me. I promise to be more mindful in the future."Their drinks arrived, and they sipped their lattes, the tension dissipating. Julia s

As Gina and Julia were joyfully enjoying their drinks, Gina glanced at her watch and suddenly remembered her pressing business commitments. "Julia, I'm so sorry, but I have to run. I have to prepare for my meetings tomorrow and I still have a lot to do."Julia nodded understandingly, "Of course, I completely understand. You have to do what you came to do."Gina smiled, "I'll be busy tomorrow, but let's catch up again before I leave town, okay?"Julia agreed, "Absolutely, I'd love that."With that, Gina quickly finished her drink, hugged Julia goodbye, and rushed out of the coffee shop. Julia watched her go, feeling a bit wistful that their conversation had been cut short.After Gina left, Julia checked the time and realized that the meeting she had been worried about earlier, the time had already exhausted. She shrugged, deciding to just sit back and enjoy her drink. She took a sip, savoring the flavor and the quiet moment to herself.As Julia was still sitting in the coffee shop, sip

After James hung up the phone, he was in high spirits, eagerly preparing for the next day's dinner. He spent the rest of the day arranging everything to perfection, from the flowers to the dessert. He even went shopping, buying thoughtful gifts for Julia, her parents, and her brother Alex. As he wrapped the presents, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and hope.On the other hand, Julia was trying to shake off the anxiety that had been building up inside her. She had been dreading the dinner all day, and the thought of spending an entire evening with James was still unsettling. She tried to focus on her work, but her mind kept wandering back to the dinner and all the potential awkwardness that could ensue.Despite her efforts to concentrate, Julia found herself constantly checking the clock, willing the hands to move faster. She was desperate to get the dinner over with and return to her normal routine. Little did she know, James was doing the exact opposite - eagerly coun