Nina Sinclair received the message and curled her lips.
She wasn’t blind, so naturally, she could feel Julian Lancaster’s disappointment today.
For the surprise to be unexpected enough, she had to pretend not to see it. She reckoned that when Julian found out the clothes were for him, he’d be happy.
She really put a lot of effort into preparing a surprise for Julian!
Nina had already started imagining Julian’s reaction when he received the gift tomorrow, whether he’d be happy, surprised, or some other expression...
Julian sat beside Nina. Although he was driving, he could see her every move clearly.
She was holding her phone, texting with someone and smiling brightly.
Was it Ethan Sherman on the other side of the call?
He held back, but eventually couldn’t and asked, "Are you chatting with Ethan?"
"Yeah, how did you know?" Nina looked at Julian suspiciously, somewhat doubting if he peeked at her messages just now.
If he saw, wouldn’t her plan be exposed?
If Julian saw it, all her efforts would be in vain!
Nina asked worriedly, "Did... did you see what we were talking about?"
"...No." Julian said expressionlessly.
Immediately, Nina breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as he didn’t see it!
She assumed Julian wasn’t the kind of man who would peek at others’ private conversations.
But still, caution was paramount. She immediately hugged her phone a little tighter and quietly kept a safe distance from Julian.
Nina’s overly cautious move made Julian feel even more peculiar. If she had nothing to hide, why was she afraid he’d see?
After returning to Royal Vista Estates, Julian went straight to the study.
Watching the study’s door close, Nina felt like he carried a bit of anger, probably still because of the clothing matter?
Though she couldn’t help wanting to tell him, she forced herself to hold back.
Julian yanked off his tie and slumped into the sofa.
His chest was filled with anger, yet unable to vent at Nina, it nearly suffocated him. Thankfully, they had already moved and there was a study to retreat to.
His phone rang, displaying a name that gave him a headache.
His grandfather’s call came in.
Julian collected himself and answered, "Grandpa."
The dignified voice of Old Master Lancaster came through the phone, "Julian, have you solved the matter you mentioned last time? Have you dealt with that woman already?"
Already in a foul mood tonight, Julian’s mood worsened upon hearing Old Master Lancaster’s words.
It’s not that he wanted to deal with Nina Sinclair, but rather how to keep her.
Having not heard Julian respond for a long time, Old Master Lancaster became angry.
He sternly reprimanded, "Julian, you’re not someone who lacks judgment. Is that woman hard to handle? Or have you developed feelings for her?" ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ɴovᴇl_Firᴇ.ɴet
"Hmph! Since you can’t resolve it, I’ll handle it for you!"
Julian’s gaze darkened.
He knew his grandfather’s ruthless methods. Back in the business world, Old Master Lancaster was ruthless and cold-hearted, pushing the Lancaster Group to its current status.
He must not let him intervene.
Julian calmly said, "Grandpa, I know what I’m doing; you don’t need to worry."
Hearing this, Old Master’s anger subsided significantly.
This grandson had always been reassuring. He didn’t believe he’d do anything to disappoint him.
"I’ll give you one more month. If it’s not resolved by then, don’t blame me for being heartless."