The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 488

Julian looked at him for a few seconds. Then he stood up and grabbed his briefcase. "The tea was great, Mr. Lancaster, but I have to go. I have a meeting this afternoon."

He turned toward the door.

"Julian." Christian's voice drifted from behind, low and thick with suppressed fury.

Julian stopped in his tracks, not looking back.

"You'll regret this."

Julian stood there, his back turned. A few seconds of silence passed before he let out a laugh. It was a soft sound, but in the quiet room, it rang out clearly.

"I never do anything I'll regret."

He opened the door and walked out. The door clicked shut softly behind him.

The private room fell silent. Christian sat motionless, staring at the empty teacup across the table. The sandalwood kept burning, its thin trail of smoke floating upward like an unbreakable thread. His fingers slowly curled against the tabletop until his knuckles turned white. He grabbed his phone and dialed a number.

"Look into every case Julian St. Claire has taken recently. And get someone to audit his law firm's taxes."

The person on the other end acknowledged the order. Christian ended the call and tossed his phone onto the table. He looked out the window. The sunlight streamed through the glass, landing on his face, but he didn't turn away. His lips curved into a smile as cold as ice.

Julian stepped out of the teahouse, squinting against the blinding sunlight. His assistant was standing by the car and quickly hurried over.

"Boss, everything okay?"

Julian shook his head. "I'm fine. Let's go."

He ducked into the car. His assistant got in the driver's seat, started the engine, and merged into traffic. Julian leaned back against the seat, closing his eyes.

"Boss, that Lancaster guy means trouble. Should we—"