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Chapter 193: Julia’s sleep talk was overheard by Jared
Her eyes gleamed as Julia glimpsed the elder brother, who recently came out clean. “You look nice. Not as handsome as Jared, but still good–looking.”
Over time, she and her elder brother forged a strong bond. He spoiled her with delicious treats and captivating gifts, even providing her with a horse to ride.
Meanwhile, outside the room, Jared entered wearily. Lifting the quilt, he instinctively embraced Julia, her form–fitting perfectly within his arms. She naturally snuggled into his side, using his body as a pillow.
Jared smiled at her spontaneous response, content with the affection.
Just as he leaned in for a forehead kiss, her dreamy mutterings reached his ears.
“Jared, I want to ride a horse…”
Jared’s pupils dilated, and he stared at her, a mixture of surprise and incredulity crossing his features. “What did you just say?”
Julia’s words were unclear, yet they seemed true.
Unsure of what he heard, Jared hesitated, his disbelief evident. “Never mind, go back to sleep,” he urged gently.
Juli
mumbled incoherently again before settling against Jared’s arm, finding a comfortable spot, and drifting into a peaceful slumber.
With every passing second, Jared’s initial speculation faded. Could it have been as he thought? The events of that fiery night obliterated any possibility. The Jiang family was decimated, with not. a trace of life remaining.
Furthermore, he tasked Joseph with investigating Julia thoroughly. Julia indeed existed and was distinctly different from the Watsons‘ daughters, Philip and twins, with disparate appearances.
Could it be plastic surgery? Jared wondered.
He lightly pinched Julia’s face. Her skin was smooth and unblemished, without any surgical telltale marks.
He had let his imagination run wild.
However, one question lingered. Why was Julia so fixated on the Little Jade Statue? She was so persistent that she willingly offered herself to kiss it and even entered into a one–year agreement.
This situation appeared far from simple.
Jared’s gaze wandered, finally settling on the graceful curve of Julia’s neck. He paused, admiring the rosy fairness of her skin. After a moment of quiet contemplation, he summoned the courage to reach out and retrieve the Little Jade Statue from the crevice.
A soft exhale escaped him as if releasing the intense emotions that had welled up within. He marveled at Julia’s exquisite beauty, which proved to be a delightful torment. The allure was undeniable, yet he could only appreciate it in secret.
The memory
of her drunken state lingered, a tantalizing recollection he’d kept to himself. The anticipation of the next opportunity weighed on him–when would fate be kind again?
A minute ticked by, the passage of time soothing the tempestuous emotions that had momentarily raged within Jared. It took him a while before Jared’s composure returned, his focus shifting back to the Little Jade Statue. Puzzlement creased his brow. What did she expect him to do with it? And
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could the intruder at Watson’s mansion last night be connected? Questions swirled, demanding
answers.
He mused that perhaps discreet surveillance of Watson’s estate might unveil the truth. With each watchful eye, the pieces of the puzzle could fall into place. Yet, there remained a crucial task ahead, one that required his immediate attention.
Upon awakening, Julia realized her neckline was askew, nearly exposing more than intended. Confusion filled her–she distinctly remembered dressing appropriately. Could she have loosened her clothing in her sleep due to the heat?
She pondered whether Jared had seen it.
As if on cue, her phone buzzed. Conrad was calling.
“Hey, big brother, what’s up?”
“He did this?” Conrad queried.
“Huh?” Julia faltered for a moment, her mind scrambling to catch up. “What are you talking
about?”
The conversation seemed baffling, Conrad asking cryptic questions at such an early hour.
“Don’t you know?”
It became evident something was amiss.
Before she could inquire further, Conrad clarified, “There have been rumors online about the overseas boss you were involved with. I was initially planning to privately address the situation, but suddenly, his company went bankrupt. Not just any company, but a major one. It’s strange, and I suspect it’s related to Jared’s doing.”
The reality dawned on her.
Her heart raced. The overseas boss had a substantial listed company, and Julia had investigated the ties between the two. This company collaborated with the Brooks Corporation, where Jared worked.
It was information Lincoln had gathered. Their cooperative project involved over $100 million in funds, and Brooks Corporation invested a staggering $500 million.
Julia’s plan was to wait until the project concluded, avoiding any damage to Jared. However, her plan crumbled as Jared willingly bore the $500 million loss, causing mutual destruction.
Though Jared could easily afford such a loss, the number itself was astronomical.
Julia murmured Jared’s name. What on earth did he intend?
Frowning, she contemplated the situation, not wanting to owe Jared this much,
Following her conversation with Conrad, Julia swiftly opened Facebook. As expected, the incident had gone viral on the platform. Predictably, misfortune had trailed the fallout, inevitably linking back to her.
Negative comments flooded in, blaming Julia for her materialistic actions and deeming her actions reprehensible.
Some expressed envy, acknowledging her seductive allure.
“It’s almost too coincidental, isn’t it? Just two days after the rumors of Julia’s involvement with the overseas boss surfaced, the company went bankrupt.”
“I shudder just thinking about it–seriously, what are the odds? It confirms our suspicions! Julia
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must have some powerful connections.”
“I did some research on that overseas company, and it was massive! Ranked among the world’s top 100! And now it’s gone under. Makes you wonder what kind of influence Julia has.”
“Let’s be real here: the most shameless person wins, and Julia takes the cake. She’s basically sold her soul and dignity for material gains!”
Netizens‘ comments were as harsh as they were brief. However, a few expressed their envy, acknowledging Julia’s allure that could captivate even the hardest hearts.
The incident had dealt a severe blow to Ross Group. The impact on the Group was substantial. In the Ross family villa, Julia’s former mother–in–law couldn’t contain her rage.
“Damn Julia! Is she cursed? She’s the reason our Ross family is hemorrhaging money!”
A year ago, after the overseas boss made advances towards Julia, Carter had initially sought confrontation. Yet, upon realizing the boss was a major player in the business world, the situation. had transformed from conflict to collaboration. Their companies formed a lasting partnership.
Now, with the abrupt bankruptcy of the overseas company, the Ross Group faced colossal losses. Lillian seethed, yearning to tear Julia apart. She shot up from her seat, determination in her eyes. “No! I refuse to take this lying down. I’m finding Julia, and she’s going to learn her lesson!”
Now, the overseas company had gone bankrupt, causing Ross Group considerable damage,
Lillian fumed, ready to confront Julia next door in Villa No. 8.
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