He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 634

Despite slipping on a pair of comfortable flats midway through the night to give her feet a break, spending most of the evening in stilettos left Scarlett's soles throbbing with a sharp, burning ache.

The moment she slid into the car, the very first thing she did was kick off her heels.

Julian had clearly planned ahead. He had the driver prepare two warm, damp towels. Crouching down smoothly, he took her bare feet and wrapped them in the soothing heat.

His movements were incredibly natural, as if tending to her was the most normal thing in the world.

Scarlett, however, was caught off guard. Flustered and a little overwhelmed, her cheeks flushed. "Uh... I can do that myself, Julian."

"You're wearing a beautiful, fitted gown. It's not exactly easy to bend over in. Let me do it," Julian said with a soft smile. Once her feet were wrapped, he sat down beside her.

"Let's head back to my place first, alright? I had the housekeeper wash and dry your casual clothes. You can change into them, we'll grab a late-night bite, and then I'll drop you off at the Magnolia Villa."

He had thought of everything, sparing Scarlett the need to worry about a single detail. His attentiveness left her with absolutely no reason to decline.

She offered a gentle smile. "Alright. I'll follow your lead."

A twinge of guilt nudged at her. "But, Julian, you've done so much for me tonight, and I haven't done a single thing for you."

Julian chuckled and reached over, lightly pinching her cheek. "These are just minor details. It's no effort at all.

"Besides, your brother entrusted me to look after you, and we're business partners. It's my job to ensure you're taken care of—both physically and emotionally.

"Like I said before, just sit back and enjoy it. Don't overthink things."

Scarlett laughed, the heavy burden of obligation lifting from her shoulders. "Okay."

The driver took them straight to Julian's Zenith residence.

"Arranging for your win to be announced early was my second gift to celebrate your newly single status.

"Scarlett, you've been a brilliant pearl hidden in the dust. Trust me, you are about to truly bloom."

His words made Scarlett freeze.

She had wondered why the announcement happened tonight, completely out of protocol. Moreover, it wasn't easy to get a legendary figure like Percival Vance to make a surprise public appearance just to announce a winner.

It had all been Julian's doing.

Just how many strings had he pulled behind the scenes? How many surprises had he orchestrated without her knowing?

Caught completely off guard, Scarlett found herself quietly studying Julian's face.