Chapter 19

After hearing Noah's words, Julia fell silent for a moment. She knew how proud Noah was, yet here he was, asking her this kind of question. Worried she might say something that would break his heart, Noah spoke first. "Julia, I can accept it if you choose Oliver over me, but I can't take it if you come to me and then leave me for him. Could you not go to the shareholders' meeting today?" Julia had said many times she was done with Oliver, but if she truly didn't care, why make a point of attending the Miller Corporation shareholders' meeting in Harbour City? Seeing how insecure Noah looked, Julia was reminded of herself three years ago—when Emily left the country and Oliver flew out to see her every month. Back then, Julia had asked Oliver, "Can't you stay?" Oliver had simply told her no. Now, Julia met Noah's eyes and answered seriously, "I have to go to the shareholders' meeting today, but I'm not going to get back together with Oliver. I'm going because I want payback for ever