The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 487

Christian's gaze shifted dangerously.

Julian continued. "If you're asking as the CEO of the Lancaster Group, Mr. Thorne and I discussed a business partnership, which has nothing to do with you. If you're asking as Evelyn's ex-husband—" He paused, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Then you have even less right to ask. Divorce means it's over. Her business is none of yours, and certainly none of mine, so I don't know anything about it."

Christian's expression darkened. "Julian, do you think just because Sebastian has your back, I wouldn't dare touch you?"

Julian laughed. "Touch me? On what grounds? Is meeting with Mr. Thorne illegal? Or is drinking tea a crime?"

"Don't get too smug, Julian."

Julian leaned against the back of his chair, his expression perfectly calm. "I'm not being smug, Mr. Lancaster. I'm just stating facts. What happened to you in France is common knowledge in this city. Lyra Langford sneaking around with an old flame abroad, the son she brought back not being yours, and the absolute mystery of who actually fathered the child she's carrying right now. Have you figured all that out yet?"

Christian's face went ashen, the veins in his temples throbbing. His hand gripped the teacup so hard his knuckles turned a ghastly white.

Julian didn't stop. His voice wasn't loud, but every word struck like a needle. "You can't even manage the people in your own life, yet you have the energy to care about who I meet? Don't you think you're overstepping your boundaries, Mr. Lancaster?"

"Shut up!" Christian slammed his hand onto the table. The teacup jumped, spilling hot liquid that dripped over the edge of the table.