Chapter 125

Lucas looked at Julia's pitiful expression and couldn't help but sigh. His tone softened a bit as he said, "Julia, I get it—you're new to this whole work thing, a little naive still. I'm not blaming you here, just want you to understand." "Caitlin stepped up just now to deal with Melanie, basically stood by your side and shielded you. But you? You didn't back her up at all. Do you realize how messed up that looks?" Julia's face paled. Was he talking about when Caitlin told her to fight back, but she couldn't bring herself to do it? Back then, Melanie had looked so terrified, practically begging. Julia had really hesitated—she just wasn't the type to stand up and fight. She'd always been timid, even getting hurt in silence rather than causing pain to someone else. Lucas caught the guilt written all over her face and continued, more sternly this time, "She stood up for you. Didn't you see that? And then you look at Melanie playing victim and decide to let it slide? Did it ever cross your