Chapter 308

Anna Green had mentally prepped herself before heading back to the Blake house. If Julian Blake was gonna throw shade, she’d give it right back, no mercy. If he acted like she didn’t exist, fine—she’d treat him like invisible air. In short: if the enemy's savage, I’ll be even fiercer! A strong mentality was key. I mean, look at those actors—pulling off god-like roles in front of green screens like it's nothing. That’s the vibe. She’d run through a dozen comebacks in her head, hands practically itching for a fight, chin up, full-on ice queen mode—though deep down she was already looking for an exit plan. Right when she was ready to clash with Julian, boom—guess what? The guy wasn’t even home. Seriously? "Mrs. Johnson, have you seen Julian?" Mrs. Johnson was deep in scrubbing mode in the kitchen. When she heard Anna, she looked up and smiled, “Nope, he left just after you did. Didn’t see him come back… Miss Anna, had a good shopping trip?” Anna nodded awkwardly, feeling like she’d punche