Rose averted her gaze, startled, and suddenly saw Julian, who had arrived unnoticed. He was expressionless, his eyes fixed on Vanessa's back.
Julian's presence exuded a chilling pressure.
As he approached, Rose involuntarily lowered her hand and weakly said, "Julian..."
Julian didn't even glance at her.
His gaze remained fixed on Vanessa as he addressed Rose, "Who told you to come here?"
"I couldn't find you, so wasn't my only option to come find her?"
"Ridiculous." Julian scoffed. "If you can't find me, what good is finding her? What relationship do I have with her?"
These were words spoken in anger.
Rose went over and affectionately took Julian's arm, shooting a resentful glare at Vanessa. "But I heard that on Aunt Evelyn's birthday, she seduced you and slept with you. Is that tr
