Chapter 397

Elliot’s eyes widened in disbelief as he witnessed Juliana being forcibly kissed right in front of him. “Let her go!” he barked angrily. As Juliana’s closest friend, he couldn’t bear to see her treated like that. But the man’s kiss carried a punishing intensity—so fierce that Juliana’s mind went blank and her body froze. She tried to push him away weakly, struggling under his grip. Finally, the man let her go and turned to Elliot with a cold, challenging glare. “Looking for a fight?” Breathing unevenly, Juliana pressed a hand to her flushed lips, her face burning crimson all the way to her ears. Still, she forced herself to stay composed, grabbed Elliot’s arm, and said, “Let’s go.” Behind them, a cold and commanding voice rang out like a warning. “Juliana, you have one hour to break up with him.” She didn’t turn back or reply—her blood boiling at his sheer audacity. Once inside the car, Elliot looked at her with concern. “Are you okay?” Juliana covered her face, her voice trembling as