In the garden, the two faced off, and when they each left, it was as if nothing had happened, and they could still greet each other with a smile.
Sharon Lancaster was a bit late just now; she heard that Joel Thatcher and Julian Lancaster went to the garden. Her gossiping spirit instantly ignited, and she quietly went to eavesdrop, but the distance was too far, and she didn’t hear anything.
Just by looking at their expressions, it didn’t seem like they were saying anything nice.
After Joel Thatcher left, Sharon approached and asked, "Brother! What did that man say to you? Surely, he didn’t use the excuse of treating Grandpa to make you give up Nina, right? You must not agree to that!!"
Even though it might seem like she was being overly suspicious, Sharon had to question it. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ɴovᴇl(F)ɪre.ɴet
Julian Lancaster recalled what Joel said earlier, and his eyes darkened.
He said that Nina Sinclair hated being deceived the most and that Julian had better hide things from Nina forever; otherwise, Joel would take her away.
The sarcastic smile made one very uncomfortable, instantly arousing the possessiveness deeply rooted in him. Joel knew about him hiding his identity from Nina and yet didn’t expose him, choosing instead to stand by.
He’s really patient; this time, it’s not an ordinary opponent he’s facing.
"Nothing," Julian said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Sharon coughed lightly and thought she might have been overly suspicious, perhaps the person wasn’t that nefarious.
However, before she could speak, Julian said, "He said he wants to compete with me."
"Huh?" Sharon’s mouth twitched.
Damn, the rival’s already at their doorstep, and her brother’s still so calm?
She hurriedly said, "Brother, aren’t you afraid Nina might have something going on with him? Even though that Family Head Joel seems to have a personality and looks different from other men, you’re so capable, you could easily handle him, you should take care of it sooner!"
Julian glanced at her, "Do you think Nina wouldn’t protect him?"
Considering their relationship growing up, Nina would likely protect Joel, and by then, not only would he become the villain, but he’d also bring trouble upon himself.
The best way was to ignore him.
"Uh... Nina is so loyal, she might actually protect him," Sharon said worriedly, "What should we do then? Are we just going to leave him threatening your position?"
"Yes, for now, that’s the way."
Julian was currently not too concerned about Joel. After all, seeing as he didn’t immediately expose him, it showed he was a cunning man; there wouldn’t be immediate danger.
What was troubling Julian now was his identity, and how to confess his identity to Nina.
Julian said, "Nina and I are about to return to Veridia, he won’t be able to threaten us."
"Oh, alright then." Sharon nodded, as if she suddenly thought of something, and quickly said, "Report! I have one more thing to report!"
Julian glanced at her, "Say it."
"Everyone’s waiting for you at the Lancaster Family house, I saw Vincent Lancaster seemingly asking Aunt about you in private, I’m worried he might be up to something."
Julian’s eyes darkened, he took out his phone and dialed Marcus Walsh, "Within ten minutes, come to the hospital immediately."
On the other end, Marcus just about coughed up blood, why is it always ten minutes!!
Usually, it’s Felix Ford who handles things around Julian, and for him to temporarily take his place as a logistic backup was too tiring, boo-hoo... When is Felix coming back?
Despite his inner complaints, Marcus still resigned himself to rushing to the hospital to await Julian’s orders.