Chapter 222

Since she'd already taken the plunge, there was no point pretending anymore. Anna wasn't going to run or hide. She took a deep breath, tilted her head slightly, and looked straight at him. "I've seen the safe. I know I shouldn't have snooped. So yeah, I'm sorry in advance..." They were standing close. Close enough that she clearly caught that flicker in Julian's eyes when her words sank in. His pupils tightened. At least he wasn't made of stone. That reaction alone gave her a weird sense of satisfaction. Anna never saw herself as some noble soul. She had fallen for someone—really fallen—and ended up just being used. Who could take that lying down? Even if she was just a stand-in, she still had pride. If she was miserable, why should he get to be happy? Fine then. Let's make this painful for both of us. Seeing that hint of emotion in Julian's eyes boosted her confidence a little. Her lips curled into a tiny, smug smile. She kept her tone calm, almost casual. "I used to think Ethan was b