Chapter 27 Richard Is My Plus-One

Rosalie's heart skipped a beat as she looked at Julian's face just inches away, his unfathomable eyes looking like they could see through everything. She decided to flash him a warm, affectionate smile, her dimples faintly showing. "I would like you to attend a function tomorrow evening. Will you do it for me?" Julian frowned. "I'm busy." Rosalie's smile immediately froze. She was reminded of how quickly she had rejected him last time. He was just so petty. She felt a little frustrated, but there was nothing she could do either. Her lips twitched as she spoke. "Alright, then. Forget I asked." Pointing at the food container on the shelf, she added, "Eat it while it's hot." With a gentle thud, the door closed. Julian grabbed and held the food container up. It was pink, and it looked adorable. His gaze darkened, and he seemed to be lost in thought. … The next evening, Rosalie arrived at the business cocktail party. She had just given her invitation to the waiting staff when a