He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 617

Julian usually carried himself with the gentle, unbothered grace of a cool breeze. He was never one to fight for the spotlight.

But his sudden action, paired with those sharp words, practically reeked of jealousy.

Scarlett froze in surprise. Talia, Heath, and Irvin all stared at him, equally stunned.

Irvin was the first to recover, loudly backing up his family. "Oh, totally! Julian is good friends with Katie, the top jewelry designer in Fravia Country. Whatever he gets made for you will literally be one of a kind in the world!"

Irvin's blind hype man routine brought a faint smirk to Julian's lips.

Talia, sensing the underlying tension, looked at Julian with an amused glint in her eye. "Wait, you want to make a necklace for her too? Julian, are you sure?"

"My cousin dropped a fortune on this one because he's actively trying to win her heart. But you? Why are you suddenly so determined to make her jewelry? What exactly is your endgame here?"

Talia deliberately put Julian on the spot.

Afraid Julian would feel awkward, Scarlett quickly intervened. "Julian was just making a casual offer. Talia, stop stirring the pot."

But Julian didn't back down. Instead, he looked Scarlett directly in the eyes. "You said it yourself. Scarlett is single now. That means she's open to being pursued by any man in the world."

"And that includes me."

Scarlett felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her, her face flushing crimson instantly.

Talia clapped her hands together, gleefully fanning the flames. "Ooh! Heath, looks like you've got some serious competition. Better back out now while you still have your dignity."

Heath just smirked, rolling his shoulders casually. "Back out? I thrive on competition. When it comes to women, I've got infinite patience and a very deep playbook."

"I'm not going anywhere. I refuse to lose Scarlett a second time. As for who she ultimately chooses... well, may the best man win."

Heath locked eyes with Julian. The two men stared each other down, the air between them crackling with an unspoken, fierce rivalry.

Scarlett massaged her temples, caught between laughing and crying. She had literally just signed her divorce papers, and now two men were declaring a romantic war over her? This sudden explosion of romantic attention was way too much to handle.

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