Chapter 468

Helen had always liked this brand of throat lozenges whenever her throat felt irritated. Was Julien offering it because smoking had made his throat uncomfortable? She opened her hand and nodded. "Thanks." The lozenge was blueberry-flavored, with a hint of tartness. After a moment of hesitation, Helen asked, "Have you been dealing with any legal troubles lately, Julien?" "It's nothing serious. Just a small matter I needed some legal advice on," Julien replied calmly. Most companies didn't have in-house legal teams unless they were industry giants. Instead, they typically collaborated with law firms. But what kind of "small matter" required Julien to handle it personally? Helen didn't dare press further—it was, after all, his private matter. Suddenly, a deafening clap of thunder shook the air. The sound was so loud it seemed to tear through her eardrums, leaving her trembling as she quickly covered her ears. The thunder startled many around them. The ground seemed to vibrate fai