After the Affair Falling into a Billionaire's Arms novel Chapter 520

After the Affair: Falling into a Billionaire’s Arms

Chapter 520

Louisa hadn’t expected him to suddenly bring up matters of the heart. Her smile froze. What is this man here foy, anyway?

Julian met her suspicious gaze and smiled slowly, his voice growing even gentler. “Why are you looking at me like that?

“It’s nothing.” Louisa quickly looked away. “If Mr. Tudor has no objections, I’ll get back to work.”

Without waiting for his response, she walked out.

Julian watched her retreating figure and sighed quietly. What a coward.

Over the next week, Louisa stayed busy at the branch office.

Julian, on the other hand, never once set foot in the company.

When Louisa was at the branch, he stayed at the cottage.

Louisa had no idea what he did there all day.

If he wasn’t going to inspect the branch, why had he bothered coming to this remote place at all?

And what about headquarters? He’d been gone for days–wasn’t he managing the Tudor Group anymore?

Of course, Louisa didn’t yet know that back at the Tudor Group, things were starting to unravel.

Ever since Julian had dropped his resignation letter and left, William had been forced to return to the company and take

charge personally.

He used to love his leisure–coming and going from the office as he pleased, perfectly content staying home with his wife.

Now? He was there from dawn to dusk, up earlier than the rooster, asleep/later than the dog.

Worse still, people took turns coming to his office to complain.

Today, it was Percy’s turn.

He sat in the chair across from William, cautiously lifting his eyes. “Chairman, there are rumors going around that Mr. Tudor has resigned. Is it true?”

William took a sip of tea, his expression calm and unbothered. “If you already know it’s a rumor, why are you asking me? Besides, whether Mr. Tudor is here or not, the company is still standing. You all still need to do your jobs–especially you. While Mr. Tudor is away on business, you need to keep morale steady.”

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“Yes, yes, of course!” Percy felt like a mountain had just landed on his shoulders. Sweat beaded on his forehead.

He nodded quickly. “Chairman, rest assured–while Mr. Tudor is away, I guarantee nothing will go wrong.

“Good!” William nodded with satisfaction.

Only then did Percy realize he’d walked straight into the chairman’s trap.

But it was too late.

He wiped his forehead and glanced at William carefully. “Actually, Mr. Tudor has traveled for business before, and the company was fine. It’s just… the Investment Department can’t be leaderless. I was wondering if the chairman plans to…

“What, are you so concerned about the Investment Director position that you want to promote someone?” William off coolly.

Percy waved his hands frantically. “No, no, that’s not what I meant. I was just wondering—when is Ms. Forbes coming back?”

He used to look down on Louisa, assuming she was just a pretty face who’d climbed the ranks thanks to her relationship with Julian.

But now? The dozen or so team leads in the Investment Department came to him three times a day, practically begging for Louisa to come back.

At first, he couldn’t understand it. How had Louisa, in just over a month at the Tudor Group, managed to win over a bunch of old foxes so completely?

Then he saw the weekly reports. Ever since Louisa left, the Investment Department’s performance and profits had started declining.

That affected his own interests as VP. So here he was, asking William.

William said, “Don’t worry. Ms. Forbes will come back when it’s time. In the meantime, you’ll serve as acting Investment

Director. If anything goes wrong in that department, I’m holding you responsible.”

Percy’s eyes went wide.

I just came in to ask when the two bosses were coming back. How did I end up shouldering two mountains in the span of

a conversation?‘

William gave him a cool glance. “Is there a problem?”

“…No. No problem.” Percy looked like he was about to cry.

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In the end, he left the chairman’s office wearing the expression of a man who d lost all with to love

The moment the door closed, William could no longer sit still. He wanted to curse,

The Investment Department was one of the Tudor Group’s most critical divisions–a core department

There had been leadership transitions before, but never anything like this. Louisa had only been gone a week, and the entire department acted like the sky was falling.

She and Julian were like two pillars holding up the heavens–one standing in the Investment Department, the other at Tudor Group headquarters.

As long as they were there, nothing major would go wrong.

Now that both had been removed at the same time, forget the Investment Department–before, long, the

would feel like the sky was caving in.

Is this the game Julian’s been playing all along?

The thought suddenly struck William.

He’d had a feeling for a while now that his son was playing a game no one would see coming.

Now, the pieces were starting to fall into place.

William’s heart pounded. ‘No. I can’t let that happen.”

He had to help his son.

With that thought, he immediately made a call. “Book me a honeymoon trip to Pearlcrest Island… How many people? It’s a

honeymoon. What do you think? Me and my wife…”

After he hung up, he sent Amelia a message: [Sweetheart, do some recon for me. Find out how far along your third

brother’s plan is.]

Northwest branch office, inside the cottage.

Julian sat on the sofa, reading a message from his sister.

It was just about dinnertime.

Elara had arranged for dinner to be prepared. It was ready now.

Louisa went to the dining room to help.

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