Chapter 358

The evening's gathering was just a small celebration with friends close to Julian and Evelyn. A low-key get-together, really. It didn't go on too late into the night. Halfway through, Alexandra got a call from home. She said a quick goodbye to Evelyn and left. Sebastian offered to drive her back, using her injured foot as an excuse. Victor Marson wasn't doing too great himself—he had his own injuries. Not long after Alexandra left, the party wrapped up. Julian and Evelyn headed straight to Mistwater Glen for the night. Evelyn had just finished a call with Alexandra. Julian had already changed out of his suit, taken a shower, and now looked completely relaxed in his loungewear. He stepped out of the bathroom and made his way toward the floor-to-ceiling window where Evelyn stood. "How's it looking over at the Wolfes' place?" he asked, wrapping his arms gently around her from behind. Evelyn leaned back into him without hesitation. She tilted her head up and gave him a soft kiss on the lip