Chapter 12
Julian POV
My father was sorely mistaken if he believed a mere piece of paper and a corporate merger could ever restrain me, or if he underestimated what I was prepared to tear to shreds to protect what was mine. Standing on the balcony, I watched the early morning fog roll across the estate’s sprawling lawn. Looking down, I spotted a black taxi parked at the front of the driveway. Its trunk hung open, and a man stepped into view, loading a pair of suitcases inside.
Julie suddenly appeared in front of the taxi. I could tell she was angry and disappointed. She opened the door, took her seat, and didn’t glance back at the mansion. She didn’t even wait for my dad and Sarah to get back to say her goodbye. As the driver turned to leave, I looked up to see Allison staring from her
