"Right? And to pull this stunt today of all days? This guy is calculated. He's got the 'honest man' look, but it's all fake."
"Didn't Mr. Blackwell just promise Miss Cross a three percent share as a dowry? And then this man conveniently shows up with a child, claiming she's the mother? Obviously aiming for money."
"I don't think that guy is smart enough to plan this himself. Someone else must be pulling the strings."
"Yeah, but who?"
Just then, Julian came back from the restroom. One look at the tense atmosphere and the boy sobbing in the middle of the room told him something was seriously wrong. Without hesitation, he stepped in front of Elena protectively.
"Talk. Was this the work of you two—mother and daughter?" he said, glaring at Selena and Camilla.
Julian wasn't the type to be intimidated. Not by anyone, especially not them.
