Chapter 29

Julian looked straight at Alexandra and said, "Miss Wolfe, if you've got any questions, ask me. No need to put Evelyn in a tight spot." He'd been quietly observing the interaction between the two women. The reaction wasn't surprising—anyone hearing about his marriage to Evelyn would probably react just like Alexandra just did. Even his own family and friends hadn't taken it well. Evelyn and Alexandra both turned their eyes to Julian. He stayed calm and composed under their gaze. Evelyn hesitated, debating whether she should step in and say something, but Alexandra already sat up straighter and fired the question directly at Julian: "Mr. Everett, why exactly did you marry Evelyn?" Hearing that, Evelyn rubbed her forehead helplessly. Could she tell the truth? That it was her idea to rope Julian into marrying her? Yeah, nope. Before she could even think of a response, Julian had beat her to it: "I've had feelings for her for a long time." Evelyn:[What did he just say?] Julian gave her a s