Chapter 1511

No.1

"I know how to make it feel natural." Julian suddenly leaned down, his whisper curling around her ear. "Become Mrs. Ashford."

"You—!" Scarlet bloomed across her ears as she raised a hand to hit him.

Julian easily caught her wrist, bundling her into the cab. "You'll be late, Miss Sinclair."

"Whose fault is that?"

"Shall I approve your wedding leave then?"

"Julian Ashford!"

......

No.2

Inside the black Maybach, the air had turned arctic.

Ethan Miller didn't dare breathe too loudly, stealing glances at the rearview mirror.

Alexander Kingsley stared impassively at the bickering pair in the distance. They looked so perfectly matched, like...

"Lord Alex, shall we follow?"

The only response was the sound of cracking knuckles.

Alexander's fingers tapped rhythmically against the car window frame.

"Pull over." His voice was rough like sandpaper.

No.3

Ethan signaled the driver immediately. "Lord Alex?"

"Stop following them."

He couldn't bear seeing Evelyn standing beside Julian again.

That ridiculous suspicion haunted him—that Evelyn rejected him because she loved Julian.

Alexander's fingers clenched involuntarily.

If only Julian would disappear...

He crushed the thought instantly.

No.4

Even without Julian, she wouldn't return.

"Back to the office." He closed his eyes, temples throbbing.

Ethan glanced worriedly at the rearview mirror. "Lord Alex, you look pale—"

"Silence."

When the car stopped at Kingsley Tower, Alexander nearly collapsed.

Ethan rushed to steady him. "You're burning up! Should I—"

"Get me fever reducers." Alexander shook him off. "No more comments."

No.5

He detested anyone implying he was playing the victim.

......

The Horizon Media receptionist's eyes widened.

Evelyn entered alongside Julian, who even held the elevator door for her.

"Rumor says they're living together..."

"No wonder Director Yearwood's been so grim lately."

A shattering cup echoed from William Yearwood's office.

No.6

"Have you lost your mind?" He jabbed a finger at Julian. "Do you hear what people are saying?"

Julian adjusted his cufflinks indifferently. "She's pregnant. With my child."

"You—!" William trembled with rage. "Your mother cried until dawn!"

"Then you should understand," Julian's icy gaze lifted, "what I'll do if you touch her again."

He left his fuming father behind.

Julian knew Evelyn was hiding something.

Since she chose silence, this child would be his.

No.7

No matter what, he'd protect her.

......

[Cousin-in-law!] Evan's DM popped up.

Evelyn frowned: [Don't call me that.]

[My cousin admitted it!] Evan quickly retracted the message, replacing it with a smirk emoji.

Evelyn didn't respond.