Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) novel Chapter 106

Chapter 106

A black Rolls–Royce gradually came to a halt betove the Ziegler residence that night

The car door wung open, and filian came stepping out of the vehicle. He stood straight–backed, exuding an indescribable aura of elegance.

He went inside and strode to the study, pashing the door open.

Dominic was playing chess all on his lonesome. When he heard the door creak, he couldn’t help but say mockingly, “Look what the cat dragged in. Here comes the great actor, Julian You must be pleased to see all those ridiculous comments online. Those women are all throwing themselves at you now,”

Julian had real the comments as well,

He sat in the seat across from Dominic, playing chess with him. “I don’t like those frivolous women.

Dominic sneered. “Willow isn’t frivolous, but don’t see you cherishing her all that much. You didn’t hesitate to divorce her.”

Julian made a move. “shell always be my wife.”

Dominic’s eyes brightened with hope. “What are you trying to say?”

Dominic hadn’t gotten an a

in answer when someone came frantically banging at his door. It was his aide, Noah

Dominic was displeased. “What’s with the racket? I was finally getting to the good part.”

Noah opened the door. There was a complicated look in his eyes when they landed on Julian

Julian had a smile on his face as he played with the chess piece in his hand. “What’s wrong, Noah? Why are you looking at me

Noah smiled at him bitterly. “There’s no need to go that far, Mr. Ziegler

that? It’s not as if I’m a monster”

Then, he composed himself and reported, “The Gibson family is in trouble, Jeffrey’s father made a mess of his company. From what I’ve learned, forget Gibson Legal Group’s profits making a dent in solving the problem. Even someone like Mr. Chapman wouldn’t be able to save them now

The bright lights cast a shadow on Dominic’s thunderous expression.

Then, he swept his hand across the chessboard, causing the chess pieces to mash against the ground. Julian, you’d better tell me that this has nothing to do with you. You should keep your personal and professional lives separate! You low that tanghing them together would bring nothing but trouble”

Julian wasn’t the least bir fazed as he picked the chess pieces up from the ground

He sounded respectful as he said, “There’s no way I could do that. Grandpa, please don’t get upset.”

Then, he got to his feet and left.

Dominic blew a gasket, pointing at the door as he demanded, “What do you think he was getting at? What is with him? That brat did this, didn’t he? te must’ve done this!”

Noah didn’t dare to answer those questions.

After all, it was obvious what had happened

julun stayed at the Ziegler residence that night,

Melanie paid him a visit late at night.

Julian was going through his work on his laptop in i living room. All he did was glance at her when he saw that Melanie had shown

Melanie wasn’t bothered by his indiference

I meant that she no longer had to suffer willow’s presence.

Melanie blinked dumbly. “But you’re already divorced ”

Julian card his laptop with a wrap and looked at his mother. Hisdemeanor grew.colder as he responded, “I sad what I said: I have no intention of marrying another. I’ll wishes back eventhough we’re divorced ”

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Julian wouldn’t have reacted so violently at the warehouse if he truly disliked Willow. Liam could tell that Julian only chose to divorce Willow as a temporary measure. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have treated Jeffrey as though Jeffrey were a homewrecker

Julian only chose to divorce Willow as a means to drag everything to light.

Even Liam had to admit that his son could be a little too calculating for his tastes sometimes.

He leaned against the headboard as a smile appeared on his lips. “I think he’s acting as he usually is. Willow’s a good kid. Meanwhile, you’ve been far too focused on her faults. You should really consider her strengths”

Melanie was about to nag further, but Liam decided to take action, silencing her complaints with a kiss

Melanie couldn’t help but immerse herself in the sweetness of his affection after going without it for a long while. Soon, the two ended up getting lost in each other’s embrace.

Julian took a plane to Yarrowmere the next morning.

In the meantime, things were chumming in Brindley.

Gibson Group had gotten itself in a major mess. As a result, the media hounded them like Inemzed sharks scenting blood. News of Gibson Group’s scandal cycled throughout the day due to the severity of the situation

Willow decided to pay the Gibson family a visit.

jeffrey’s parents had been taken away for questioning, petfrey’s arm was still far from recovered, but he was forced to handle Gibson Group’s mess. The only one left with nothing to do was a panicked Natalie, who had no idea what was going on

Willow gave pilian a call around noon.

He only answered the call after six seconds. However, be still sounded as composed as ever. “I’m surprised to see that it was you calling, but I can’t say I’m displeased to hear from you”

Willow low full well that he was trying to distract her.

So, she didn’t bother beating around the bush. “You’re the one behind the Gibson family’s scandal, aren’t you?”

Julian stood before the floor–to–ceiling windows in his office at Yanowmere’s Nebula Group. He held his phone in his hands and sounded even more affectionate as he replied, “You’ve misunderstood me, Willow. I always keep business and personal matters separate.”

Willow let out a cold laugh. “Please, Julian. I know you too well to fall for that.”

Jullan merely chuckled softly. “You should come to Yarrowmere if you want the answers to our questions.”