After the Affair Falling into a Billionaire's Arms novel Chapter 292

Chapter 292

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Louisa turned to leave without waiting for tolians response.

But someone moved faster than she did Before she could take two steps, a hand cought her arm. In the next second, Julian had her backed against the wall.

Meeting his cold, deep gaze, her long eyelashes trembled. Is there something else

Julian laughed, though it was tinged with irritation. So now you’re asking? You say your piece and walk away without letting me respond. Who taught you

to be so domineering?”

Louisa was left speechless, her eyes slowly dropping to the floor. Julian noticed her slightly reddened eyelids, tears seemingly glistening in her eyes.

His heart softened, and so did his voice. “You’re the one who came to draw a line between us. I call you out on it, and now you’re upset? You’re angry with

me?”

Louisa felt a tightness in her chest. “I’m not angry. I wouldn’t dare…” Be angry with you. Her voice grew quieter with each word, the last part left unsaid.

After all he d done for her, how could she be angry with him?

“I apologize, okay?” Julian said. His voice was low, gentle, and tender–like a feather softly landing on her heart.

Louisa instinctively looked up, meeting his deep gaze. You don’t need to apologize. I’m the one who- He hadn’t done anything wrong-

When someone says something wrong, they should apologize,” Julian interrupted

Louisa suddenly found herself speechless, a dull ache in her chest. She had done something wrong, yet he was the one apologizing. How unreasonable was

she being?

Julian looked down at her, his voice husky. Do you still want to leave?”

Louisa kept her head down, saying nothing. The truth was, leaving the Tudor Group–leaving him–wasn’t a decision made in the beat of the moment. It wasn’t because his words had embarrassed her today. It was because she was losing control of her heart. She was afraid of falling for him completely. She was afraid she would grow greedy, wanting more.

Leaving was something she’d been considering for some time. She had simply used this opportunity to say it aloud.

Trying to ignore the nagging feeling in her chest, she looked up at him. As if making a firm decision, she took a deep breath and met his gaze with determination. “Julian, I think—‘

Before she could finish, Julian suddenly wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her close, Before Louisa could react, a warm kiss landed on her lips.

silencing her.

For a moment, Louisa’s entire body went numb. She wanted to push him away. B this gentle kiss, deep and lingering, was like relentless waves gradually overwhelming her mind. She almost lost the ability to think.

Instinctively, her arms encircled his neck as she returned the kiss.

Julian seemed to sense her equally suppressed emotions. Il melted his heart. After a long moment, he released her lips and rested his forehead against hers, his voice rough. “Werent we settling accounts? You kissed me last night, so now were even.

Louisa couldn’t speak, unconsciously pressing her lips together.

Julian noticed her small gesture and chuckled softly. “What? You don’t want to be even? You want to kiss me more?”

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“No, that’s not- Louisa’s face turned bright red at his teasing.

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As for the Vivian situation, Julian continued, you feel I helped you and don’t want to pretend otherwise for me, that awareness is enough. Don’t worry that I’ll use my assistance to force you to offer yourself to me. I wouldn’t make that kind of deal.

Louisa felt ashamed again. She had overthought things. He was the CEO of the Tudor Group, heir to the elite Tudor family–he could have any woman be wanted. Even if he had some interest in her, he wouldn’t need underhanded tactics with a divorced woman like bet.

Her thoughts began to spiral again when suddenly, a peeled orange segment appeared before her. The orange–yellow fruit, held between his pale fingers, looked like a carefully crafted sculpture–particularly beautiful.

Louisa didn’t immediately react, looking up at Julian questioningly.

*Taste this orange for me and tell me if it’s sour,” Julian said. “I don’t like sour things. This result is important to me–it’s enough to repay any debt you

think you owe.”

Without thinking too much, Louisa quickly opened her mouth and ate it. The moment the juice burst in her mouth, her face contorted with sourness, making her hop in place. What kind of orange was this? It was more sour than a lemon!

Julian watched her reaction, seemingly holding back laughter as he asked with a smile, “Sweet, isn’t it?”

…Yes, sweet. Very sweet. Extremely sweet, Louisa replied. He should try it himself.

Instead, Julian picked up the entire dish of green–tinged oranges from the table and handed them all to her. “Bob grew these himself. Says they’re miraculous for treating facial paralysis. Sit down and eat them slowly. When you’re done, Bob can give you some to take home.”

Louisa thought miserably: I suspect you’re doing this on purpose. But she had no proof. She could only sit back in the chair, holding the basket of oranges in her lap, eating them slowly with her face scrunched up. She couldn’t imagine how Bob had managed to grow such sour oranges.

She grew more dejected with each bite, but couldn’t stop eating. Occasionally, she cast reproachful glances at Julian. Meanwhile, he casually sipped water from a glass, his movements elegant and unhurried. It was as if everything that had just happened wasn’t real.

Julian caught her sneaking glances at him and raised an eyebrow. “Why are you looking at me? Is my face more appetizing than that basket of super sweet

oranges?”

Louisa quickly stuffed another orange segment into her mouth and asked cautiously, “When you said we’re even, does that mean everything from the past is

settled? It’s all behind us?”

Julian gave her a casual glance. “Would you rather hang onto yesterday’s events until the new year? Let the past be the past. What’s important is looking forward, embracing each new day. Don’t you agree?‘

Louisa fell silent. Those words… At first glance, they made sense. But thinking deeper, they seemed to have another meaning.

What meaning, exactly? She frowned, trying to decipher it.

Julian looked at her confused expression and smiled lightly. Then we’ve reached agreement.”

Louisa wondered: What agreement? Had they actually agreed on anything? Why d Julian’s words always seem to contain some hidden agenda?

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