Chapter 217

"I should probably thank you for your pathetic little scheme—trying so hard to stir up drama between me and Evelyn." Julian stepped up beside Evelyn, a sarcastic smirk playing on his lips. Right in front of Nathaniel, he casually slipped an arm around her waist. With Evelyn tucked against him, Julian stared Nathaniel down, eyes sharp and cold. "What, you really think everyone else is as dumb as you are?" he raised an eyebrow. "Seeing us all lovey-dovey again must really hit a nerve, huh, Mr. Andrews?" The chill in Julian's voice deepened with each word. Nathaniel flushed bright red, clearly struggling for a comeback, but Julian didn't give him the chance. "Guess the last time I taught you a lesson, it didn't cut deep enough." His voice went flat, dangerous. "Otherwise, why would you crawl back just to make a fool of yourself again?" Julian's eyes flicked with something sharp, like a blade. One glare from him, and Nathaniel's face lost all color. He hadn't forgotten—Julian still had tho