Chapter 253

Lys Corp. Julian's face was like a thundercloud as he stared at his younger brother, Aiden, who was still lounging by the desk, stubbornly watching him. "Don't you have work to do? If you're so free, maybe try dating for real?" "I want to date! But you've ruined all my chances. With a grumpy brother like you, no wonder Maddy won't even look at me!" Aiden snapped in frustration. He'd finally managed to get closer to Madeleine, all thanks to Liam's shamelessness and his own persistence. Coffee dates, shared meals—baby steps, but still progress. Then Beckett had the audacity to call and say Julian was giving Maddy a hard time? Seriously? All the good-guy image he'd worked so hard to build for the Hale family—trashed, thanks to Julian. "Madeleine?" Julian frowned. "She's not your type." "Can you not—" Aiden was about to curse, but one glare from Julian shut him right up. "I'm telling you, Maddy and I are perfect for each other. Even Liam loves her. We're a great fit." Julian scoffed. "That