The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 270

Right before the trial was set to begin, both parties agreed to mediation.

Julian wired the desperately cobbled-together funds into Elara's account.

"Elara, you really didn't leave me a single shred of dignity, did you?"

Elara's face remained utterly blank. "As the saying goes, the wise see wisdom, and the kind see kindness. If that's how you want to spin it, there's nothing I can do to stop you."

Julian said, "This time, I've returned every last cent of your dowry, with interest. I don't owe you anything anymore."

Elara offered a fleeting smile but said nothing. "Goodbye, Mr. Sterling."

Julian felt a sudden spike of anxiety. "When the divorce trial starts after the New Year, you'd better not try to claim this money again."

"What money?"

"Don't play dumb," Julian scowled.

"My dowry?" Elara asked innocently.

"You know exactly what I mean," Julian snapped.

"Why? Are you planning not to return my dowry?"

Julian was furious. "I literally just paid you back the principal and the interest over the last two days! What else is there to return?"

"But what you paid back was a loan!"

"Elara Vance!"

Elara chuckled. "I'm just joking. Don't blow a gasket, Mr. Sterling."

"I'm busy. I'll take my leave," Elara said dismissively, turning on her heel and leaving a deeply paranoid Julian staring after her.

How on earth had he been stupid enough to sign that contract in the first place?!

Julian wanted nothing more than to slap himself across the face.

Just then, his phone buzzed. It was Vanessa Quinn.

Julian's frustration boiled over. Vanessa was backing him into a corner, pushing harder every day. The scandal of his affair could detonate at any moment.

He was drowning in regret. If he hadn't fallen for the seductress's trap, he would still be living a perfectly respectable, peaceful life with Elara.

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