After the Affair Falling into a Billionaire's Arms novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201

Seeing Sadie’s urgency, Louisa immediately thought of her friend. “What’s wrong? Is it Flora?”

“No, no, it’s that bastard George… Sadie began, but noticing Julian and Bob, she swallowed her words and greeted thes

Julian acknowledged her with a cool nod.

Bob smiled warmly. “Ms. Watson and Ms. Forbes are such close friends. Why don’t you come inside to chat? I’ve made soup–you can dad

while you eat.

Louisa was about to decline, wanting to get home soon, especially since Sadie clearly had something important to tell

Before she could speak, however, Sadie exclaimed excitedly, “So that’s where that amazing smell is coming from! Bob, your sp

starving.”

Bob beamed at the praise. “Come try it! I’ve also made mini Lobster Ravioli with lobster and crab meat filling, in a bisque made from lobster shells simmered with cognac and tomatoes. All with ingredients delivered fresh this morning.

Louisa and Sadie were already salivating just hearing the description.

“Fresh” was an understatement. These were premium ingredients prepared with gourmet techniques–not something ordinary people

easily enjoy.

Sadie pulled Louisa aside and whispered, “Should we go for a bite?”

Louisa nodded without hesitation. “Absolutely.”

Julian watched them with their heads together, his expression inscrutable, while Bob smiled like a dating father

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No need to trouble yourself. Bob, Lousa said. This bowl is plenty for Sair and me to share.

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“I’ve never tasted Lobster Ravioli this incredible, Sadie declared, tears of joy in her eyes. With that, she turned away with the b by herself–best friend forgotten.

Louisa, who ate more slowly anyway, reached over to reclaim her share when someone tugged at her collar from behind.

She turned to find Julian. “Have mine,” he said, pushing his untouched bowl toward her.

Louisa eyed his pristine ravioli and grinned. “That’s too generous! Aren’t you hungry, Mr. Tudor?”

Despite her words, her hand automatically began helping itself.

Julian smiled wryly. “Not as hungry as you, apparently.”

From her seat, Sadie peeked at Julian over her bowl. My goodness–was that tenderness and indulgence in his eyes when he looked Louisa?

She’d have to share this with Flora. Their Louisa had found someone special. She was almost moved to tears.

Julian’s cool voice interrupted her thoughts, “What did you want to tell Louisa earlier, Ms. Watson? Do you mind sharing it with me?”

Sadie froze. “Well…”

Julian glanced at her. “Is it private?”

“N–no, not at all…” The accomplished lawyer found herself stammering.

Who could resist when such an impossibly handsome man spoke in that gentle, irresistible voice? Besides, she was enjoying his food…

She looked at Louisa questioningly.

Louisa was inwardly dismayed. Her boss had already become a faithful spectator to her divorce saga with George.

Since he knew everything else, one more detail wouldn’t hurt. She nodded resignedly to Sadie. “Go ahead.”

“That Vivian woman doesn’t want jail time, so she’s claiming epilepsy for medical parole,” Sadie explained. “I went to investigate today, hoping to get evidence the doctor was lying, but a nurse told me Vivian is pregnant…”

Louisa said nothing, continuing to eat her ravioli. She appeared calm, though her movements noticeably slowed.

Julian raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by this news, but his expression remained controlled.

After a brief silence, Louisa asked, “And then?”

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arrangements.”

Sadie looked at Louisa sympathetically. “Normally their affairs wouldn’t concern us, but I’m worried. If George allies with the Price family through marriage, won’t he side with Vivian and retract everything he’s said?

“Think about it–just days ago he was kneeling before you, claiming he loved you so much he’d rather lose everything than almost believed him. And now, so soon, he’s getting married!”

Sadie grew increasingly indignant, cursing George thoroughly.

Louisa remained composed, continuing with her meal. “Whether he lives or dies or marries or becomes someone’s bride–it’s none of my

concern.”

“But what about that bitch Vivian?” Sadie pressed. “She’s hurt you repeatedly, and now if she marries George, what if they team up aga you? Those two families together have frightening influence.”

Louisa fell silent. She suddenly thought of Nicholas. Weren’t these two families planning to unite against him? Surely they woulde attention to target her?

Besides, she had no power or status. While she could believe Vivian might come after her, would the Capulet and Price families really bother? There was no benefit in it for them.

Then again, who knew what these psychopaths were thinking? You could never use normal logic to predict a criminal’s mind.

After a moment, she said simply, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.”

To her surprise, Sadie’s expression grew contemplative,

She looked between Julian and Louisa. “I have a brilliant idea. Why don’t you marry Mr. Tudor? With him backing you, who would dare come after you? It would drive them crazy.”

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