Chapter 42: Coming to My Place Tonight

I spotted Julian from a distance, and even across the space between us, I could see the anger flickering in his eyes. But with Arthur standing beside me, Julian didn't dare say a word. Only now did I finally see him for what he truly was. Nothing but a coward. Arthur's gaze shifted toward Julian. His arm was still wrapped firmly around my waist as we walked over, his expression cold, his stare sharp. "Mr. Shepherd. What a coincidence," Arthur said coolly. "You always seem to be bothering my woman." There was no warmth in his voice, just ice. His face was stone-cold handsome, unreadable, and somehow that made him even more intimidating. I'd never seen Arthur like this before, and there was something suffocating about his presence. Julian stiffened the moment Arthur appeared. Now, faced with that direct confrontation, his whole demeanor changed. The self-assured act he put on with me was gone. He looked lost, almost pathetic. Honestly, I felt nothing but contempt. Just moments ago, he wa