Three years of loving him, three days to erase myself from his world novel Chapter 190

Clara kept her eyes lowered, her heart hammering against her ribs.

Of course she was nervous and intimidated.

But she didn't care anymore, so she refused to overthink it!

Moving stiffly, she straightened her clothes and turned to leave.

At that moment, the man spoke. He flicked the ash from his cigarette, a raspy edge to his voice. "Clara, I'm sure you already know what the rumors are saying about us in our circle right now. Tomorrow night, Mrs. Lawson is hosting a banquet, and you're coming with me."

See? This was exactly who he was. He only ever came to her when there was something to be gained... all those messy, intense questions earlier were just him playing games.

Clara, with her back to him, stopped in her tracks.

She didn't know if the hallway was just freezing cold or if it was something else.

But she couldn't help wrapping her arms around herself.

Julian's tone brokered no argument. "I'll pick you up tomorrow night!"

Clara bit her lip.

Then, in a very soft voice, she asked, "The projects Lowell Industries partners with the Lawsons on—the absolute smallest ones start at tens of millions of dollars, don't they?"

Julian paused. "What are you getting at?"

Clara took a deep breath, turned back to face him, and said calmly, "I want a million dollars! I know you just want me to help you maintain your business façade. Give me a million dollars, and I'll go with you tomorrow night."

Julian narrowed his eyes, lowering his cigarette. "A million dollars is no small sum, Clara. Do you think you're worth that price?"

Clara's nails dug into her palms. "If you don't think it's worth it, you're free to find someone else."

Julian didn't answer, just stared at her.

Truthfully, a million dollars was absolute pocket change to him.

And he was never stingy about spending money on women.

It was just... the drastic change in Clara completely caught him off guard!

Before, whenever there was a party or an event, she was always the one begging him to take her, desperate to integrate into his world as quickly as possible.

Back then, the genuine devotion shining in her eyes was impossible to hide. But now, it seemed everything had been reduced to cold, hard transactions.

Perfect!

Julian let out a sharp scoff, an inexplicable wave of irritation washing over him.

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