Chapter 234

"Not the right time yet." Julian shot Oliver a meaningful look. And just that one glance was enough to shut Oliver up. He had to swallow what he wanted to say. Especially with Julian looking at him like that—distant, stone-faced—it killed any impulse to dig further. Oliver sighed silently. If Julian didn't want to talk, pushing him wouldn't do any good. So, whatever, let him be. He simply shrugged and replied, "Alright, whatever makes you happy." "I'm heading out," Julian said, standing up slowly. He gave Oliver a half-smile. "Man, I still gotta butter up three uncles. Not everyone has it easy like you." "Childhood sweethearts, families on board since forever... It wasn't exactly smooth sailing getting my wife." Oliver: ... He held back the urge to kick this guy. Barely. "Gee, thanks—now get lost." Did this guy seriously have to play the pity card right in front of him? Oliver would've bought it, too... if he didn't already know the truth. Difficult? Please. Okay, fine, there was the w