Half an hour earlier.
Julian Lancaster learned that Mr. Ji had invited Nina Sinclair for dinner, and he was waiting calmly for Nina’s message.
As time ticked by, and Nina hadn’t sent any messages or called, he thought she wasn’t finished dining yet.
He told Julian that Nina had already left and mentioned how enjoyable the conversation with her was today, expressing enthusiasm for future collaborations with Zenith.
Upon learning that Nina had left without calling him, Julian felt a vague sense of unease.
He hung up and immediately called Marcus Walsh, asking him to conduct an urgent investigation.
Later, Marcus informed him that coincidentally, Vincent Lancaster was also at the restaurant today, hosting others, and had a brief conversation with Nina.
Although Julian didn’t see Vincent as a threat, he was concerned Vincent might entangle Nina!
He got in his car and headed straight to the restaurant.
On the way, Julian slammed on the gas, pushing his speed to the limit, driven by an inexplicable panic.
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When Julian saw Vincent holding Nina, who was weakly calling his name, a wave of anger surged in his chest, consuming all his rationality!
Seeing Sierra Sinclair on the ground, Julian quickly pieced together what had happened.
He stepped forward, snatching Nina from Vincent’s arms, and protectively held her close.
"Nina, how do you feel?"
Vincent looked up to see Julian’s tall and imposing figure; his expression turned cold.
That pretty boy again!
He kept spoiling his plans, and now he had taken Nina away!
Furious, Vincent demanded, "Let go of Nina, or else I won’t be polite."
Julian glanced at him coolly, not at all intimidated by the threat.
Julian was curious as to what Vincent’s "impoliteness" would entail.
Seeing Julian’s disdainful look, Vincent became even angrier, clenching his fists and glaring at Julian, wanting to take Nina back.
But the man in front of him was formidable, leaving no openings to protect Nina; there was no chance for him.
At this moment, Nina regained some consciousness, and in a daze, she saw Julian. Smelling his familiar scent, tears welled up in her eyes, and she burrowed into his arms.
"Julian... Julian, you’re here, sob..." Nina clung weakly to Julian.
Seeing Nina’s helpless state, Julian’s heart ached; he gently wiped away her tears and softly said, "Yes, I’m here."
Hearing his words, Nina relaxed and lost consciousness again.
She knew Julian would protect her.
And knowing that Julian was there, she feared nothing.
Julian lifted Nina and gracefully turned to leave.
At this moment, Vincent realized Julian was taking Nina away.
He rushed forward to block Julian, "Stop! Who said you could take Nina away?"