The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 670

My eyes widened in absolute delight the second I saw that face, and I practically ran over to the car. "Julian! When did you get back? Why didn't you text me?"

The man sitting in the driver's seat was none other than Julian Zane, the reporter who had gone to Mistwood Bay to investigate the Thorne Family's cargo.

We hadn't spoken in days. I never expected him to already be back in Port Capital.

"I got in an hour ago. Swung by the newsroom first, then rushed over to find you. Wanted to give you a surprise. Hopefully, it wasn't a scare," Julian said with a laugh, checking his watch as he unlocked the doors.

I immediately pulled the door open and slid into the passenger seat. I gave him a quick once-over, relieved to see him in one piece with color in his cheeks. Aside from the dark circles under his eyes making him look exhausted, he was completely unhurt. I finally let out a breath. "The fact that you're not injured is surprise enough."

Julian and I hadn't known each other long, but we had bonded by fire. I was the one who pushed him to investigate the Thornes. I had my own selfish motives—I wanted to create problems for the Thorne Family—but my biggest fear was for Julian's safety.

My nerves had been completely frayed these past few days, terrified he might get hurt. Seeing him back safe meant I could finally relax. Otherwise, it really would have been a scare.

"Funny you say that, because things got incredibly sketchy a few times. The Thorne Family's security is no joke. I'm a veteran reporter, and I prepped extensively, but they still almost made me a few times. You genuinely came close to never seeing me in one piece again," Julian said, his signature straightforward humor shining through.