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“I have done my research, Julien. You’ve got a very interesting track record with your relationships over at Mosgravia. I heard that the gay community in Mosgravia is within the palm of your hand. You have slept with countless men.”
“Jonah…” Julien was appalled. He felt as if he had been stripped bare in front of him.
“I have a question for you-did you have feelings for all those men you slept with?”
Julien felt as if his heart were being wrung.
Feelings?
When had he ever truly fancied anyone?
He was just a lonely individual who wanted some company. All his one-night stands were his way of getting through the long nights.
“I’m sure that you already have the answer in your heart.
Coincidentally, how I feel about you is exactly the same as the answer in your heart.”
Jonah’s gaze was frigid. He continued, “We are all grown-ups. Don’t be such a bad sport, Mr. Lovelace.”
A wave of unstoppable pain surged from the bottom of his heart. He the door.
Following that, they heard Mandy’s voice, asking, “Jonah, Julien, are you both in there? Can I come in?”
Jonah steadied his breath, then walked to the door and opened it.
“Hi, Mandy,” he greeted. In an instant, his facial expression was replaced with one of warmth as he smiled.
“Are you both having a chat? I just heard some noises, like things falling in the study. Is everything okay?” Mandy peered into the study and observed carefully.
“All’s fine, Mandy. Are you looking for me or Julien?” Jonah inquired without a change in his expression.
“I’m mainly here for you.”
Mandy paused, then said in a low voice, “Winston and I will be attending a horse racing event in Solana City next week. The event is related to a big collaboration project, so it’s very important.”
Then, she quickly added, “It isn’t a must for me to attend. I’ve also asked Winston to take Lyla and Colene along. However, Walsh Group will be attending, and I’m sure that Sophia will be there too.
“Lyla definitely won’t be willing to go. As for Colene, she would be interested in the horse race itself, but I’m afraid that the media will start making up stories if all of us end up going.”
“I get you, Mandy. You don’t have to elaborate further. You’re the one. who accompanied Dad to some of these major events all these years.
“It’s because of your reliable and amiable personality. That’s why Dad can be at ease knowing that he has you by his side.” Jonah shared in an understanding manner.
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“Winston also mentioned that other than Walsh Group, people from Harper Group and Schmidt Group will be there too,” Mandy said.
Jonah’s face turned glum. He answered, “Got it. I’ll ask Lyse to steer clear.”
Mandy let out a troubled sigh. “I had that thought too, and I’ve told Winston the same. But he insists on Lyse attending. Not going isn’t. an option. He said that he has something important to say then.”
“Something important?” Jonah raised his brows.
“I’ve tried probing, but he wouldn’t tell me.”
Mandy couldn’t stop worrying. She said, “Jonah, you must come with us. No matter what happens, we have to do everything we can to protect Lyse. We can’t let her be harassed by anyone!”
“Of course. Thank you for letting me know, Mandy.”
After Jonah left the study, Mandy entered the room.
“What happened earlier, Julien? Did you and Jonah have an argument?
Julien bent down to pick up the books that had fallen onto the floor, one by one. He had his back against Mandy.
“No, we didn’t. It was nothing,” he said in a dejected voice.
“Don’t lie to me. I could hear all the commotion from outside. I just wasn’t able to hear what you were both talking about.”
Mandy looked at him angrily and criticized him. “Jonah is such a well- tempered person. I have never seen him get mad throughout all these years.
“You have just been here for a few days, yet you’ve irritated him like. that? I’m certain that you’re the one at fault!”
Julien became flustered by her words. “How is it my fault? Jonah’s the one who has done me wrong!” he cried out.
“Julien! Stop talking nonsense! You were out roaming free for a few years, with no one to keep a rein on you. You’re becoming more and more insane!”
“You’re the one who has to live with the Taylors in the long run. Of course, you have to build a good relationship with them. But I can L’any une.
UFC Lu Juun up to mi wunun unguvu,
He realized the severity of his words right after he said them. Yet, it was too late for him to take his words back.
Mandy’s expression became dark. She felt a wave of anguish wash over her.
All of a sudden, the air around them became silent.
Julien pressed his l*ps together in embarrassment.
He was about to speak up to ease up the tension when Mandy said softly, “I’m sorry, Julien. I know that I’ve embarrassed you and the Lovelace family. I will forever be the black sheep in that family.”
“That’s not it, Aunt Mandy. That’s not what I meant. I…
“I know that I’m not worthy of being your aunt, let alone keeping voul in check. I’m overjoyed that you were able to come back this tim the future, take good care of yourself.”
With that, Mandy left with her head hung low and a heavy heart.
“Aunt Mandy!”
The feeling of guilt in Julien’s heart increased. He was about to go after her when something on the bookshelf caught his eye.
To his surprise, the bookshelf that had been emptied because of the books that had fallen had a hidden compartment.
If the books had been in their usual place on the shelf, no one would have spotted it.
Julien was taken aback. He reached in and gave it a tap. It sounded hollow!
He pursed his l*ps as a strong sense of curiosity came over him.
Jeremy noticed that Alyssa hadn’t come out of the room since Landon and Xavier left. @
When it was time to eat, she was unwilling to come out to talk to him, no matter how much he knocked on her door.
She only said that she wasn’t feeling well and that she didn’t have any appetite.
Jeremy was perplexed. He couldn’t figure out what had happened to her. She had been acting normal in the morning, so why was she suddenly acting like this?
He stood at the door while he tried to recall if he had made any mistakes.
He hadn’t. He hadn’t done anything at all.
Right when he was at his wit’s end, the doorbell rang.
At the same time, Alyssa opened the door to the room.
She walked out of the room wearing a peach nightgown. She bumped, hard into him by accident. Her head hurt from bumping right into his strong muscles.
Alyssa massaged her forehead gently. “Ouch… Why are you standing at the door like a goalkeeper? It’s such a relaxing afternoon. Don’t you want to take a nap?” she asked stiffly.
Jeremy caught her with both hands. His palms were sweaty, and he looked into her deep eyes.
He explained, “I was worried about you, so I’ve just been waiting at the door.”
Then, he lifted his hand to touch her forehead. He commented, “
You’re not having a fever. That’s good. Are you feeling unwell in any other way?”
