After the Affair Falling into a Billionaire's Arms novel Chapter 299

Chapter 299

Julian’s voice was icy cold with an undercurrent of reproach.

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Louisa felt trapped. She wanted to say she needed to get back to the office too, ht Julian sat firmly in his seat with no intention of driving. She couldn’t just abandon her boss on the side of the road, could she?

“I’ll drive,” she said resignedly, moving to the driver’s seat.

They arrived at the hospital shortly after. Louisa parked and turned to Julian. I wait in the car, okay?

Julian raised an eyebrow. “You expect me to visit empty–handed?”

Louisa secretly rolled her eyes. Rich people really can’t do anything for themselves.

Whatever.

She parked the car properly, and they both got out. There happened to be a flower shop nearby, which Julian entered with Louisa following behind. She

assumed the patient must be a woman.

To her surprise, Julian stopped in front of some white lilies and told the clerk, I take a bouquet of these.”

Louisa froze–white lilies symbolized purity, but were also commonly used at funerals and memorials. Were they appropriate for a hospital visit?

The young shop clerk was so distracted by Julian’s handsome face that she didn’t think to advise him, and simply started wrapping the flowers.

Seeing this, Louisa gently tugged at Julian’s sleeve.

Julian looked down at her delicate hand, then at her face. “What is it?”

“Has the patient passed away?” Louisa asked quietly.

If someone had died, they would typically go to a funeral home or memorial service, not the hospital.

“No, Julian replied flatly.

Louisa frowned. “If they’re still alive, aren’t white lilies a bit… inappropriate? No living person wants to receive flowers associated with funerals.”

But the clerk had already finished the bouquet–snow–white lilies mixed with silver eucalyptus, wrapped in elegant dark gray paper, It looked sophisticated

but screamed ‘funeral‘ to Louisa.

Julian nodded with satisfaction. It’s perfect. Very appropriate.”

Louisa fell silent.

Fine. He was the boss, after all.

As they entered the hospital, Julian shoved the large bouquet of white lilies into ouisa’s arms. Here, carry these.”

She had no choice but to take them and follow behind him

Throughout the journey, Louisa received a 100% rate of stares. Doctors, nurses, and patients‘ families all looked at them with horrified expressions. Some

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nurses even seemed ready to approach them.

But Julian walked ahead of her with such an intimidating aura that one cold glane from him was enough to keep everyone at bay.

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Louisa lowered her head, hoping to avoid being seen. How would she ever show her face in public again? People would think she was crazy. They’d probably get kicked out of the patient’s room too.

She had resigned herself to her fate, keeping her head down.

Suddenly, Julian stopped walking.

Not seeing this, Louisa didn’t stop in time and bumped right into his broad back. She was fine, but the flowers got slightly crushed.

Julian turned around with an amused expression. “Didn’t anyone teach you to watch where you’re going?”

“How was I supposed to know you’d stop so suddenly?” Louisa retorted.

“Fine, my fault. Happy now?” he said indulgently, taking the flowers from her.

Louisa realized they had reached the VIP floor and were standing outside a patient’s room.

Julian pushed open the door with the flowers in hand.

Louisa immediately recognized the person in the bed–Saul.

No wonder Julian had chosen white lilies.

Saul’s head was wrapped in bandages, his arm was in a sling, and his leg was in a cast. His old face was covered in bruises, especially two black eyes. Nothing remained of the cunning real estate mogul’s former glory.

Louisa struggled not to laugh out loud.

Saul’s expression soured when he saw Julian, and darkened further at the sight of the flowers.

Julian pretended not to notice, personally arranging the flowers in the vase on the bedside table, adjusting the bouquet’s position.

Then he smiled at Saul. “How are you feeling? Is your body holding up okay?”

Saul exhaled heavily through his nose, refusing to engage with the insincere young man.

Julian stood by the window, looking down at Saul’s pitiful state as if admiring a work of art. He shook his head and sighed. “Ms. Murphy was quite brutal, wasn’t she? Look at the state she’s left you in.”

Saul nearly coughed up blood in anger, silently cursing: You little bastard, stop putting on an act. This was your trap all along, wasn’t it? You manipulative, backstabbing snake!

Gritting his teeth, Saul said, ‘Are we even now?”

“Even? What do you mean?” Julian replied with feigned confusion and a brilliant nile. You gave me such a generous gift last time, and I’ve been thinking about how to repay you. So I carefully selected a present based on your preferences. This is simply returning the favor, isn’t it?”

Saul was furious enough to start swearing.

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His external injuries hadn’t healed yet, and now Julian was giving him internal s too.

“Get out,” he said rudely. “I need to rest

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Julian smiled brightly. “Of course, I wont overstay my welcome. Rest well. When you ve recovered, Ill personally arrange another gathering for you to enjoy.

“Oh, and those photos in the collection turned out quite well. I was worried some ill–intentioned person might leak them, so I bought them all. Don’t worry,

your wife wont see them.”

Saul, already angry, now looked at Julian as if he’d seen a ghost. This well–mannered brat had a belly full of devious schemes.

Saul didn’t dare offend him further. Forcing a fake smile, he said, “Julian, those photos are useless to you. Why not return them to me?”

Julian maintained his charming smile. “Rest well, Mr. Mccarthy. I won’t disturb you any longer. Goodbye.”

He completely ignored Saul’s request.

Then, under Saul’s furious glare, Julian walked out of the room with casual elegance.

Louisa hurried after him.

By the time they reached the elevator, she could still hear Saul cursing from his room.

Louisa couldn’t contain her curiosity. “What happened to Saul? How did he end up like that?”

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