Ditched the Cheater, Pregnant by Mr. Righ novel Chapter 238

Chapter 238 The Shift

Finished

If she was sitting with Lucy, her background was likely solid, even if Cecilia didn’t recognize her, which made her assume she might have spent time abroad.

Lucy answered before Quinn could.

Lucy said, “This is my friend. Quinn. Quinn, you like Cecilia, right?”

Quinn didn’t follow celebrities, and she hadn’t expected that a casual comment would lead to this situation, but now that Cecilia was standing right in front of her, denying it would only make things

awkward.

Quinn said, “Hi, Cecilia, you’re really beautiful. Honestly, you look even better in person than on screen.”

It was the safest thing she could say.

But hearing it from someone who was clearly just as, if not more, naturally attractive made it land differently.

Cecilia smiled, though there was a faint stiffness to it.

Cecilia didn’t recognize her at first, but seeing how easily she fit in with Lucy, she knew Quinn wasn’t just anyone, which made a lot more sense of why she was sitting there with them.

Cecilia tilted her head slightly, keeping her tone light.

Cecilia said, “You’re gorgeous too. Have you ever thought about going into the industry?”

Quinn shook her head.

Quinn said, “Not really, I think what you all do takes a lot more than I have.”

Cecilia let out a small laugh, then leaned slightly, trying to catch Julian’s attention again despite the distance.

Cecilia said, “Seven, what’s going on tonight, bringing two girls with you? Don’t tell me you’re planning to have them enter the industry and compete with me.”

Even across the table, she directed the comment toward him.

Julian pressed his fingers lightly against his brow, his expression unchanged, clearly not interested in engaging.

Julian said, “No.”

Cecilia didn’t let it drop.

Cecilia said, “That’s a relief. Then how about we grab something after this?”

Julian didn’t hesitate.

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Chapter 238 The Shift

Julian said. “I have plans.”

Finished

Before she could continue, her manager approached and leaned in to say something quietly.

A well–known director was looking for her, and she didn’t have the option to ignore that.

After she left, the atmosphere at the table shifted again.

Lucy leaned toward Quinn, lowering her voice just slightly.

Lucy said, “I haven’t seen her in forever. Honestly, I think you look better.”

Quinn shook her head.

Quinn said, “She’s really pretty.”

Lucy turned immediately.

Lucy said, “Julian, be honest, Quinn’s prettier, right?”

Quinn felt her face warm instantly.

Quinn said, “Don’t ask that…”

Before she could finish, Julian responded. Julian said, “Yeah.”

Lucy smiled, satisfied.

Lucy said, “See, even Julian agrees.”

Quinn turned slightly toward Lucy, trying to hide it, but the warmth in her ears didn’t fade.

By the time Lucy’s favorite performer finished, it was already late, and as they walked out, Lucy stretched slightly, still amused.

Lucy said, “I can’t believe Julian stayed that long.”

Quinn felt the same.

For someone like him, spending an entire evening at an event like this didn’t seem likely.

She linked arms with Lucy and quickened her pace, not wanting to run into him again, and especially not wanting him to suggest giving them a ride or ask to speak with her alone.

Luckily, Julian had already headed to the first level of the parking garage, while Lucy’s car was parked one level below.

Only when the elevator doors closed did Quinn finally let out a quiet breath.

Lucy, however, was still trying to make sense of it.

If he had come for Quinn, then why didn’t he talk to her?

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Chapter 238 The Shiff

But if he hadn’t, then what brought him here?

Not long after, the answer showed up.

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After getting home and showering, Lucy picked up her phone, and the moment she saw the trending news, she froze.

Lucy said, “Oh my God.”

Quinn looked over.

Quinn said, “What happened?”

Lucy turned the phone toward her.

Lucy said, “Cecilia’s trending. They’re saying she’s dating someone outside the industry, some finance guy. Look at this… doesn’t that look like Julian?”

Quinn leaned in slightly.

The photo showed Julian arriving earlier that night.

And just ahead of him… was Cecilia.

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