After the Affair Falling into a Billionaire's Arms novel Chapter 232

Chapter 232

Louisa replied simply: [I understand.]

Teddy asked curiously: [What are you two doing? Can you tell me?]

Louisa ignored him.

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She couldn’t deny that her mood was gloomy. When Sadie called, she asked, “Louisa, can you leave work on

time today?”

“…No, I can’t. Why?”

“Remember that necklace with the listening device we gave to Lily? She got Vivian to wear it. Vivian mentioned she’s dining at the Capulet Villa tonight. We could learn something valuable if we listen in.

Let’s head back early and hear what they say.”

“Oh, I see.”

Sadie sounded puzzled. “What’s with that response? You seem distracted. What’s on your mind?”

“…Nothing. I don’t know when I’ll get home tonight. You go ahead when you’re done, and I’ll call you when

I get back.”

“What’s going on? Where are you going?”

Louisa fell silent for a moment, ultimately deciding not to mention the blind date. “I’ll explain when I get

home.”

“Alright, call me when you’re back.”

“I will.”

After hanging up, Louisa noticed it was nearly seven o’clock. She gathered her things and headed to the

underground parking garage.

Though they had missed the peak rush hour, the parking garage still had people coming and going.

To avoid attention, she wore a hat and stood at a distance from Julian’s car, leaning against a pillar with

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her hat brim lowered.

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When Julian passed by, he saw her furtive attempt to minimize her presence. Without a word, he walked

coldly toward the car.

Noah sat in the driver’s seat, Teddy in the passenger seat. She had no choice but to sit in the back with

Julian.

Noah turned around, his boyish face beaming with a bright smile. “Ms. Forbes, it’s been a few days! You

look even more beautiful.”

Momentarily speechless at his excessive enthusiasm, Louisa could only smile back. “Thank you. Let’s go.”

“Right away!”

Noah turned forward and started the car.

Julian glanced at Louisa’s smile and remarked coldly, “Ms. Forbes, you seem quite happy. Are you looking

forward to this blind date?”

Louisa remained silent.

Looking forward? To what?

His blind date had nothing to do with her.

It wasn’t like his future grandchildren would call her grandmother.

She responded with equal coldness. “Mr. Tudor, you’re joking. I’m happy for you. After all, your happiness affects the entire Tudor Group. As a Tudor Group employee, I naturally hope you have a successful

marriage and happy family life.”

Julian raised an eyebrow. “Impressive speech. Ever worked as a master of ceremonies?”

He regarded her with exaggerated admiration. “Bridge demolition and ceremonial speaking–you’re truly

multi–talented.”

“Of course,” Louisa shot back. “Otherwise, why would you personally recruit me?”

“Not even a hint of modesty. Should I give you a raise?”

“Thank you.”

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Their verbal sparring left the two men in the front seats bewildered, exchanging puzzled looks.

Noah wondered: Are they fighting?‘

Teddy sighed: ‘You just noticed?‘

Noah: ‘Didn’t they just announce their relationship this morning? Why are they arguing? Wait, did they

mention a blind date?‘

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Teddy: ‘How would I know? I’m just finding out now too

Though they communicated only through silent glances both reached the same conclusion: their boss had announced a relationship with one woman in the morning and was taking another to a blind date in the

evening. Wasn’t that rather despicable?

But neither dared to voice this thought.

For the rest of the drive, Julian and Louisa remained silent, leaving the atmosphere in the car oppressively

heavy.

Upon reaching the restaurant parking lot, Julian instructed Noah and Teddy to wait in the car while he and

Louisa went inside.

As the pair walked away, Noah quickly snapped a photo

He posted it to the group chat with the caption: [Mr. Tudor announced his relationship with Ms. Forbes this morning, but tonight he’s going on a blind date–and bringing Ms. Forbes along! Can someone explain

this to me? Has the world gone mad?]

The group responded with a series of question marks.

The restaurant Adeline had chosen was a romantic, upscale establishment that had recently become extremely popular. Many couples came specifically to dine there.

Given the dinner rush, the elevator was crowded.

Julian and Louisa stood at the back. As they entered, two more people squeezed in, bumping Julian’s arm.

He frowned slightly.

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Noticing this, Louisa asked instinctively, “Is your arm still hurting?”

Julian gave her a cool look. “Ms. Forbes, you actually show concern? Should I be honored?”

Louisa fell silent.

His words felt like a needle to her heart.

She shouldn’t have spoken. Why bother showing concern only to be mocked?

She lowered her eyes and said nothing more.

The elevator doors opened and closed, opened and closed.

Gradually, the number of people in the elevator decreased.

The top two floors were reserved for VIP dining, beyond most people’s budgets.

Eventually, they were the only two left in the elevator.

In the quiet, Louisa thought she heard him sigh softly, Do you really want me to go through with this

blind date?”

Louisa remained silent.

Why did he keep fixating on this question?

It was his mother who wanted him to go on the blind date, not her.

Why did he keep pressing her for an answer?

Not wanting to engage, she kept her head down and stayed quiet.

She failed to see Julian’s darkened face.

They exited the elevator and entered the dining floor.

A professionally trained waitress immediately approached them with a bright smile. “Sir, how many in your

party? Do you have a reservation?”

“I don’t know,” came his curt reply.

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The waitress looked confused, unsure how to respond to such an unusual customer.

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Seeing her uncooperative boss, Louisa sighed inwardly before smiling at the waitress. “Yes, we have a

reservation. Table three. We’re meeting Ms. Abigail Foster. Has she arrived yet?”

The waitress nodded eagerly. “Yes, Ms. Foster is already here. Please follow me.”

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