After the Affair Falling into a Billionaire's Arms novel Chapter 340

Chapter 340

The moment those words left Louisa’s mouth, every man at the table went pale.

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They’d only wanted to mess around with Erica and Louisa because they were pretty–they never meant for things to escalate this far.

If word of this reached Julian’s ears, forget about closing the deal–their jobs would be on the line.

They frantically signaled to Louisa, hoping she’d keep her mouth shut.

But Louisa acted like she didn’t notice.

She heard Julian’s cool voice come through the phone. “What do you need?”

Louisa smiled faintly. “Nothing, just wanted to ask if there’s anything else you’d like to eat, Mr. Tudor?”

As she spoke, her gaze swept meaningfully across the men sitting opposite her.

She had no intention of actually tattling to Julian–she just wanted to drop his name and put these people in their place.

Julian’s tone softened slightly. “Are you saying that no matter what I want, Ms. Forbes can bring it back for me?”

Louisa instantly caught his meaning. Even through the phone, heat crept into her cheeks.

But there was still a roomful of people staring at her, terrified she might say something she shouldn’t.

Louisa coughed awkwardly. “I’ll do my best.”

“Hurry back. I’m hungry.”

With that, Julian hung up.

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Everyone in the private room let out a collective sigh of relief.

Louisa smiled pleasantly. “Gentlemen, since you clearly lack sincerity, the Tudor Group won’t insist. Let’s call it a day. I still need to order food for Mr. Tudor, so if you’ll excuse us.”

She picked up her bag and turned to Erica. “Let’s go.”

Erica rose cooperatively.

The other party’s representative quickly stood as well, his face plastered with an ingratiating smile. “Surely Ms. Forbes isn’t in that much of a rush? Why don’t we sign the contract first?”

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Louisa raised an eyebrow and exchanged a glance with Erica.

Julian’s name really did work wonders.

As they left the restaurant, the representative trailed beside Louisa, begging her to put in a good word with Julian.

Louisa neither refused nor agreed.

On the drive back to the office, Louisa took the wheel while Erica sat in the passenger seat.

“Are you okay?”

Louisa asked with concern.

Erica shook her head.

Despite drinking quite a bit, her mind was still relatively clear.

She smiled at Louisa. “Ms. Forbes, thank you.”

If Louisa hadn’t been there today, things might not have gone so smoothly.

Louisa replied evenly, “I didn’t really do anything. You don’t need to be so polite.”

If anyone deserved thanks, it was Julian.

Erica smiled again and said nothing more.

She understood perfectly well–Julian’s name wasn’t something just anyone could casually invoke.

Louisa had wielded it expertly, neither making false promises nor offending anyone,

Back at the office.

Louisa carried lunch up to the 36th floor.

Regardless of anything else, Julian had helped her out, and she needed to thank him.

She just didn’t understand why Julian still hadn’t eaten lunch when it was nearly two o’clock.

She’d wanted to ask Teddy what was going on, but when she reached the 36th floor, Teddy was nowhere to be seen.

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She had no choice but to knock on Julian’s office door.

Julian sat at his desk reviewing documents. Without looking up, he said, “Come in.”

Louisa pushed the door open and set the lunch on the coffee table in the lounge area. “Mr. Tudor, come eat.”

Julian closed a file and rose from the work area.

Louisa glanced around. Not seeing Satan, she asked casually, “Where’s Satan?”

Julian didn’t answer immediately. Instead, his arm circled her waist.

The next second, Louisa tumbled into his warm chest.

Her every breath filled with Julian’s blazing, domineering presence.

Louisa pushed lightly, but he only held her tighter.

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She stopped struggling, bracing her hands against his shoulders with forced composure. “Let’s eat first. Otherwise, it’ll get cold.”

“Cold would suit Ms. Forbes just fine, wouldn’t it? No responsibility required then, right?”

His deep voice held no emotion, yet churned with a chilling undercurrent.

Louisa heard the displeasure in his tone.

But what did he have to be upset about?

He’d already gone to see Angelina, hadn’t he?

With that thought, she stopped making things difficult for herself.

She looked up at him, her own gaze carrying a cool edge, “If the food gets cold, Mr. Tudor can just order something fresh. With your status, whatever you want to eat, someone can deliver it hot right to your side.”

Julian’s temper flared.

He stared at her coldly for a full minute.

Louisa’s heart hammered under that gaze. She was wondering if he might actually hit her when….

He suddenly gripped the back of her neck and pressed his lips to hers.

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The scorching kiss carried a fierce edge, as if he wanted to devour her whole.

Louisa’s breathing grew labored. Her tongue felt numb from his assault.

Furious, she tried to pinch the flesh at his waist.

But she couldn’t get a grip.

Instead, she felt like he was about to snap her in two, her legs growing weaker by the second, barely able to support her.

Finally, she gave up struggling and let him take what he wanted.

At last, the fierce kiss gradually subsided.

But his arm around her waist didn’t loosen. He rested his forehead against hers, his lips brushing hers with feather–light touches.

Unable to pull away, he kissed her between words. “What did George tell you?”

If nothing had happened, she wouldn’t suddenly want to keep her distance again.

Louisa’s heart jolted at his question.

Why was he asking about George?

Had he seen them together this morning?

So his anger this morning, his displeasure–was it because he was… jealous?

Something trembled fiercely in Louisa’s chest. She instinctively explained, “Nothing. I just ran into him by chance. We didn’t plan to meet

there…”

The words died on her lips.

Because Julian kissed her again.

He’d never wanted her explanations.

So none were needed.

He captured her tongue once more.

This kiss turned tender yet deep, meticulously savoring every inch of her lips and tongue.