He Never Loved Me Until the Day I Finally Left Him novel Chapter 473

Janetta had approached Julian in a desperate bid to smooth things over.

Julian's scathing remarks about her were still live on Twitter.

She was terrified of the fallout, knowing her career was on the line.

Combined with Sebastian's increasingly cold and unpredictable attitude, she felt her grip slipping, forcing her to play the peacemaker.

Julian didn't even dignify her with a glance.

Helena's brow furrowed. Seeing Janetta instantly triggered memories of Hope.

The trauma tightened her chest, making her visibly tense.

Julian immediately felt her distress.

He gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. *I've got this,* his touch conveyed.

She nodded slightly.

Turning his attention to Janetta, Julian's expression turned to ice. "What's the matter, Ms. Ramirez? Jealous? If you're that insecure, go cry to Sebastian. Don't bring your passive-aggressive bullshit to me. I don't play those games."

His words were vicious and direct, completely stripping her of any dignity.

The surrounding guests heard every word but didn't dare make a sound.

They slowed their steps, lingering to eagerly eavesdrop on the drama.

Janetta's face cycled through shades of red and pale white.

Humiliated in front of Riverton's elite, she couldn't risk a tantrum.

She forced a strained smile. "Mr. Campbell, I think there's a misunderstanding between us."

"A misunderstanding? Why don't you elaborate for the room?" Julian scoffed, shoving one hand casually into his pocket.

Janetta was rendered speechless.

She wouldn't dare.

She had no idea how much Julian actually knew about her past manipulations.

Speaking up could destroy her completely.

She stood frozen, paralyzed by her own vulnerability.

"You're ruining our evening. Get out of my sight. You're a buzzkill," Julian warned, his glare predatory.

Janetta's facade crumbled entirely.

The onlookers knew exactly why Julian was targeting her.

It was all to protect Helena.

She just couldn't stomach the texture.

"If you don't like it, leave it," Julian observed effortlessly.

Helena frowned. "It feels like a waste."

She could force it down, but it was slowing her down.

Julian raised an eyebrow at her words.

Without a second thought, he leaned in and ate the celery right off her fork.

He didn't care who was watching.

Helena flushed deeply, coughing lightly to hide her embarrassment.

But she couldn't stop him.

From across the room, Sebastian watched the intimate exchange, the darkness in his eyes intensifying into a violent storm.

Janetta noticed his fixation and forced a bright smile.

"Julian really treats her like a queen, doesn't he, Seb?" she whispered, looping her arm back through his.

Sebastian said absolutely nothing, his jaw locked tight.