Chapter 146

The Everett Family. Julian lounged on the couch, scrolling through his phone, his expression cool and detached. Right across from him stood Bernard, face like thunder. He glared at Julian like he might explode any second. His voice was laced with fury. "It's literally your second day at the company. You showed up late, ducked out early, and left without telling anyone." "Julian, what's next? You gonna sprout wings and fly?" Bernard had barely stepped into the building when his assistant delivered the bad news—Julian showed up more than an hour late. And not even thirty minutes after getting there, he just got up and walked out like he owned the place. No excuses, no explanations. Worse? He left in front of his entire department. No wonder everyone was pissed. Bernard had never been so close to choking on his own rage. He used to think Julian agreeing to join the company for Evelyn meant progress. Maybe he was finally stepping up. A man willing to change for love—sounded promising, righ