Knock, knock, Nina Sinclair knocked on the study door.
"Come in." Julian Lancaster’s deep voice sounded from behind the door.
Thinking about what was coming next, Nina suddenly felt nervous. She steadied herself slightly, pushed open the door, and walked in.
Behind the large solid wood desk in the office, Julian Lancaster sat upright in a chair.
A laptop was open before him, making it seem like he was handling some matters.
Today, Julian wore the white shirt that Nina had seen when she left work. The sleeves were rolled to his wrists, showing a small section of honey-colored skin. Even without any luxurious accessories, he looked elegant and noble.
Nina stood at the doorway, admiring him for a moment, until Julian lifted his eyes to look her way. Then she walked in nervously and sat in front of him.
After she sat down, she suddenly didn’t know what to say.
How strange, normally she wasn’t this stammering person, but facing Julian now, she seemed unlike herself. What was going on!
While Nina was still racking her brains for words, Julian was the first to speak, his tone calm as he asked, "How was your meeting with Ethan Sherman?"
"It was... it was okay..."
Why was Julian suddenly concerned about her meeting with Ethan?
After she said this, the air grew quiet again.
Nina curled her feet within her slippers, her hands also gripping nervously, and after a long time, she squeezed out a sentence, "Um... have you had dinner?"
Hearing this, Julian’s mood improved slightly.
At least Nina had a conscience, knowing that leaving him to meet Ethan was so heartless, she understood to show some concern about whether he had eaten.
Julian, with a gentle look, said, "I have, I ate outside."
Nina: "Oh, was work busy for you today?"
Julian: "It was alright."
Nina asked again, "What did you have for lunch?"
Nina thought for a moment, "Did you encounter any problems at work?"
Julian’s eyes narrowed slightly, realizing there was a problem.
Why was Nina inquiring about every little detail of his day and even asking about his mood? What was her purpose?
Suddenly, Sharon Lancaster’s words appeared in Julian’s mind.
Nina and Ethan rekindled their old romance and now wanted to test his reaction?
Julian’s face immediately darkened.
He stared at Nina with cold, sharp eyes, causing her, who was racking her brains on how to show concern for Julian’s life, to freeze and her heart to anxiously start racing.
Why was Julian looking at her like that?
Nina looked around the study and only then realized that he seemed to be working seriously. Could it be that she had interrupted him?
It’s said that assistants to the CEO are very busy, even on standby after work hours.
If they can’t complete their work, they’re likely to be reprimanded by their superiors.
Indeed, the online forums are unreliable.
With an awkward smile, Nina stood up, saying, "Then I won’t disturb your work anymore. You take your time."
After speaking, Nina retreated out.
After closing the door, Nina patted her own forehead.
The study became quiet again, but the oppressive mood around Julian still lingered, and his mood was affected by the recent events.
Nina’s guilty demeanor convinced him that she no longer wanted to continue this contract marriage.
She had rekindled her old romance with Ethan and wanted a divorce!
Julian’s brows furrowed tightly, and a sense of irritability gradually spread within him.