Chapter 231

With the exhibition coming to an end, the exhaustion on Julia's face was apparent. As she stepped down from the platform, her vision swam for just an instant. "Jules!" Stella, following close behind, darted forward to catch her before she could stumble. She was scared half to death. "I'm fine." Julia shook her head, gently pushing Stella away. Out of habit, her eyes flicked toward the hall behind them. It was empty. It was no surprise. She herself had just escorted out the last of the guests. Upon noticing the gesture, Stella hesitated but spoke anyway. "Mr. Holt had an urgent matter, so he left early with Xav. Before leaving, he specifically asked me to look after you." "Oh." Julia's reply was indifferent, as though Stella was poking her nose where it didn't belong. Who asked about them, anyway? Faced with that aloofness, Stella blurted out again ignorantly, "Jules, aren't you going to ask what it was about?" Julia's steps quickened toward the parking garage. "What does it h