Chapter 288

Julian Blake stared at the check in front of him, eyes dark and unreadable, glinting coldly under the light. Very few people knew about his contract marriage with Anna Green—just a handful, all trusted. People who’d never spill. So, where the hell did this Adrian Bennett guy find out? A name vaguely formed in his mind, but Julian forcefully pushed it down. Not the time to guess. He lifted his gaze, eyes skipping over the check and landing right on Adrian. “Not sure what you're trying to say here, Mr. Bennett. But just so you know, words come with consequences.” Adrian, unfazed by Julian’s frostiness, casually tossed the check aside. “I get it—you’ve got power in the capital, probably enough to flip things on your own. But I’ve had a deep bond with Anna. I’m just hoping you’d let her go...” “Sorry, I only ever heard of you as someone she randomly bumped into,” Julian cut him off, voice ice sharp. Adrian didn’t back down, flashing a half-smirk. “Maybe you haven’t heard—women’s words aren