After the Affair Falling into a Billionaire's Arms novel Chapter 457

Louisa couldn’t speak for a moment.

Real or not, she was standing right here–what was Julian even asking?

She’d worried the entire way, and now that she’d finally seen him, she found herself speechless.

Noah immediately chimed in, “Really, Mr. Tudor. You have no idea how worried Ms. Forbes was about you. When people gave us trouble on

the way, Ms. Forbes endured it all just to see you sooner.”

Julian’s expression darkened abruptly, immediately checking Louisa over.

But with so many people around, he couldn’t examine her carefully. He asked, “Did someone bully you? Are you hurt?”

“No.” Louisa shook her head.

Noah also added, “No, no. I was there–how could I let Ms. Forbes get hurt?”

Only then did Julian’s expression improve slightly.

Watching from the side, Orion saw Julian being so anxious about someone for the first time. He was both jealous and resentful of Louisa.

To receive Julian’s affection–how lucky was she? Yet she still put on such an aloof attitude, not even willing to say one thing to make

Julian happy. So spoiled and arrogant–too much.

Briar, watching Orion’s expression like a resentful spouse, secretly pinched his waist hard. “What’s with the sour face? Smile.”

Honestly, no matter what Louisa was like, if Julian was willing, it was nobody else’s business.

Orion angrily turned his head away and stopped talking.

Louisa, watching this scene, only felt awkward. She quickly changed the subject, asking Julian, “Didn’t they say seven o’clock? The banquet

hasn’t started yet?”

Julian replied, “Probably waiting for everyone to arrive?”

“How long do we have to wait?” Noah looked at the frighteningly large buffet table in the center of the hall, unconsciously touching his

stomach. “I’m so hungry.”

Teddy was helpless. “You think we’re visiting relatives?”

In such a dangerous place where their lives could be at risk at any moment, all he could think about was food?

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Julian gave Noah a look. “You can go to the relative’s kitchen and find something to eat.”

Noah instantly understood. “OK!”

In the blink of an eye, he’d disappeared.

At this moment, the entire banquet hall remained in a state of casual bustle.

Who knew if everyone had arrived, but the organizers of this exchange meeting hadn’t shown themselves yet.

As for those already present, they gathered in small groups talking.

Of course, there were also individuals standing alone, not talking to anyone. Whether for show or to establish a persona, they all

maintained aloof attitudes.

Moreover, people of all nationalities were present–truly a mixed pot.

Julian didn’t look around or move about like others, nor did he seem interested in networking.

Whatever was coming would come–no need to pry.

However, just because he didn’t approach others didn’t mean they wouldn’t approach him.

That foreign woman who’d tried to speak with him earlier came over again, attempting to engage Julian in conversation.

After all, this exchange meeting was too mysterious.

And Julian, standing here, was undoubtedly the most dazzling presence.

This foreign woman probably thought he knew something, her words full of probing undertones.

Julian naturally didn’t satisfy her curiosity. About what she wanted to know, Julian kept silent.

If he didn’t speak, Louisa naturally wouldn’t either.

The foreign woman got nowhere. Just then her friend came to call her, so she left.

Before long, three more people approached–two women and one man.

The man was nearly forty, in a suit and tie, accompanied by two women dressed sexily, wearing dresses very similar to Louisa’s.

Louisa couldn’t help but look twice: wearing the same dress–was it a coincidence?

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For an exchange meeting held so extravagantly, sparing no expense, surely they wouldn’t be so casual about the dresses provided?

Louisa felt something was off.

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As for that man, he approached mysteriously, saying to Julian, “I heard the organizer of this exchange meeting is the owner of this island

and castle.”

Julian responded with a perfunctory shallow smile.

Was this valuable information?

He couldn’t be bothered wasting his breath.

Louisa caught his meaning and feigned surprise, raising her eyebrows. “Really? This exchange meeting is organized by the chamber. I

thought this island belonged to the chamber too, but if what you say is true, the situation might be quite different.”

The man said embarrassedly, “I’m not too clear on that.”

Louisa smiled politely.

From then on, no matter what the other party said, Louisa politely responded, and through their conversation learned that this man was a

Singaporean tycoon with considerable wealth.

Indeed, anyone who could come here–how could they be ordinary?

Before long, Noah returned.

The organizers of this exchange meeting also appeared.

Everyone had been speculating about the organizer’s identity, but no one expected it would be a very young woman.

She had a great figure, wearing a shimmering deep blue dress.

Her chestnut–brown waves cascaded over her shoulders, her features sharp and beautiful.

But one thing–her skin was frighteningly white, unnaturally so.

It was hard to associate her with the castle’s owner or a high–level chamber organizer.

She walked to the center of the hall and introduced herself. “Hello everyone, I’m Lilith. My apologies for keeping you waiting.”

The guests immediately gathered around.

Julian stood still, but Louisa pulled him forward a few steps.

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Then, when closer, Louisa found that strange feeling even stronger.

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Lilith’s features were exquisite and defined–high cheekbones, a straight nose, deep–set eyes, full red lips, and even her skin was flawlessly

perfect… She looked exactly like a doll, a mannequin.

Especially when she smiled, that deathly white skin without a single pore, as if she’d had too much botox, her smile stiff at the corners,

combined with that extremely beautiful face, gave off a very eerie feeling.

And it wasn’t just Louisa and Julian who felt this–other guests sensed it too.

This castle already emanated a mysterious, sinister, terrifying aura, and now such a woman had appeared inside…

Some guests‘ faces were already showing signs of fear.

Of course, there were also some whose expressions remained normal, as if they knew something and had already prepared themselves to

face whatever came.

Louisa suddenly thought of something. “Lilith–in mythology, she’s the night demon, the serpent demon.”

She involuntarily shivered.

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while appreciate something why are you writing like you’re not interested in finishing this book?

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