Chapter 283

"What did you hear?" Julien set the cup aside and stretched out his long arms, pulling Shelmaine onto his lap so she sat sideways. His chin rested on her shoulder, making their position intimate. Shelmaine felt a bit self-conscious and said, "The office blinds aren't closed. They'll see us." Julien chuckled softly. "Let them. We're engaged, anyway." "You..." Shelmaine sighed, unable to argue. Sensing his low spirits, she decided to let him be. "You still haven't told me what unpleasant things you overheard." Julien's thoughts turned to what Natasha had said, how Shelmaine supposedly cursed Samuel to die. He didn't believe it since Shelmaine wasn't that kind of person. But with everything Samuel had done to her, it wouldn't be surprising if she hated him, especially since Samuel had gone too far this time. The more Julien thought about it, the darker his expression became. "Shelly, I'm sorry." "Why are you apologizing again?" Shelmaine asked, confused. She reached out to stroke