Chapter 139

Keeping tally on his account

Niki froze.

Julian actually scolded her for Natalie? She couldn’t believe it. “Brother Julian…” Before she could
finish her

sentence, Julian interrupted her.

He walked toward the large floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the bustling streets below.
During

rush hour, the city was crowded with traffic. The roads were packed, with multiple lanes almost turning
into a

sea of vehicles, slowly inching forward step by step.

Julian gazed at the flickering lights and the dazzling splendor of the bustling coastal city. He sighed and

spoke slowly, “Why can’t Natalie be Dr. Nancy’s assistant?”

“I didn’t say she couldn’t be…” Niki learned her lesson this time, knowing how to speak to avoid
angering

Julian too much.

“I just can’t believe that Natalie, who didn’t graduate from a prestigious university or study pharmacy,
could

possibly be Dr. Nancy’s assistant.”



“If she were an assistant to some other doctor, it might be slightly more plausible, but we’re talking
about Dr.

Nancy here. Many people would kill for that position, even numerous pharmaceutical experts who are
eagerly

competing for it. How could Natalie be the one…?”

Julian remained silent.

“Moreover, if she is indeed Dr. Nancy’s assistant, then she must already be an employee of Glory
Group. Corporation. But the other day, she begged me, saying that she wanted to join Glory Group and
asked me to

help her get in…” Niki’s doubts about Natalie grew stronger as she spoke.

Julian furrowed his brows.

“So, you’re saying that Natalie pleaded with you to help her get into Glory Group? Wasn’t that the same
time when you brought a group of bodyguards to confront Natalie?”

Niki’s eyes widened instantly, and she even stumbled back a little, clearly taken aback.

How could Julian know? Did Natalie complain to him??

“Brother Julian… you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t go to confront her, I just had something to discuss with
her,”

Niki desperately searched for reasons in her mind.

“Discuss something…? What was it?” Julian looked at her coldly.



Niki’s current expression reminded him of the incident where Philip rejected her in front of the entire the
Graham family.

Niki mumbled for a while without being able to utter a word.

“Weren’t you the one who asked me to find the person competing with the Graham family for medicinal

herbs?… So, Niki asked a few people along the way, and they all pointed to a small building by the
roadside.”

“Niki just followed their directions and found Natalie inside… Niki really didn’t have any intention of
confronting her,” Niki tried hard to defend herself.

Julian furrowed his brow and seized upon the key point in her statement. “So, Natalie is the person

competing with the Graham family for medicinal herbs?”

…Niki pursed her lips.

Did she unintentionally say the wrong thing? Doesn’t that further confirm that Natalie is Dr. Nancy’s

assistant?

As expected, Julian continued with his next statement, “Since she’s the one competing with the
Graham

family for medicinal herbs, why do you still doubt she’s the assistant? Wouldn’t someone who isn’t Dr.

Nancy’s assistant buy so many medicinal herbs?”

“Wouldn’t someone who isn’t Dr. Nancy’s assistant dare to openly compete with the Graham family for
medicinal herbs?” His tone carried the authority of a superior.



In the whole city of Los Angeles, only Glory Group had the audacity to openly confront the Graham
family…

Niki fell silent.

Julian turned his head to give her a quick glance before speaking again, “Since you’re not familiar with
Philip.

why did you pretend to be close to him when making that phone call at the banquet?”

Niki opened her mouth but couldn’t utter a word.

Why is Julian bringing up old matters? She thought she had gotten away with it… She never expected
Julian

to bring it up again.

“Hmm…?”

“I was thinking… of sharing more responsibilities for the Graham family, since their authorization still
relies

on Glory Group. I pretended to be close to Philip and acted that way just to get closer to Glory Group
and.

facilitate the authorization for the Graham family.”

“I did it all for the Graham family,” Niki said, as if a wave of sadness and grievances had welled up
inside her.

To vent her frustration, she couldn’t help but sigh deeply.



But it seemed that Julian was not buying into her act today. He remained standing by the French
windows,

gazing at the bustling street below.

Upon hearing Niki’s somewhat pitiful voice, he didn’t even turn his head.

“Is that your excuse for lying?” His tone was calm, and Niki could sense Julian’s emotions at that
moment.

“If Philip hadn’t rejected you back then, would you have told me about this? And if Natalie hadn’t fought
back, would you have continued to make things difficult for her?”

He wasn’t foolish. Everything Niki had said and done before was all to intentionally trouble Natalie,
wasn’t it?

She despised Natalie.

Because Natalie sat in the position of the President’s wife at Graham Group, she hoped that he would
divorce

her soon…

He understood all of this.

He just didn’t want to believe it before, and he genuinely thought Niki was just throwing a tantrum,
which wasn’t a big deal. But now, Niki seemed to be going a bit too far.

”

These accusations struck Niki’s heart.



‘Brother Julian… how can you think of Niki like this? Is this how you see me? Niki’s tearful eyes welled
up with grievance.

Her words were accompanied by sobs.

Julian still didn’t turn around.

Seeing Julian’s lack of reaction, Niki clenched her teeth and took small steps to move behind Julian,
wanting

to grab hold of his clothes.

This was an idea that Niki had come up with based on her past experience. In this situation, only by
acting pitiful and helpless could she possibly make Julian change his mind…

After all, Julian was relatively more receptive to a softer approach when it came to her..

Niki’s hand slowly grabbed hold of Julian’s clothes…

Julian clearly felt the sudden addition of a hand on his clothes and furrowed his brows. “Let go.”

Of course, Niki refused to let go. Letting go now would mean losing her last chance… She wasn’t that
foolish.

“Brother Julian… Niki was wrong, you know.” Her voice was sweet and melodious, like the tinkling of
silver bells, and as adorable as a small kitten.

Julian simply took a step to the left and continued walking.

In the past, when he heard Niki’s voice like this, he would usually soften. But today. Julian found her
very annoying.



Niki’s hand instantly grasped nothing.

She stood frozen in place.

Suddenly, a knocking sound came from outside the door.

Niki’s interrupted movement made her ask, “Who is it?”

“I’m the waiter, here to serve Mr. Lance’s meal,” the waiter pushed the door open and immediately saw
Niki with red-rimmed eyes.

Get Boy

Raising their eyes, they spotted President of Glory Group, Julian, with a cold expression standing
aside…

“Miss… Do you… need me to get you some tissues?” The considerate waiter placed the dishes down
and

looked at her.

“No need,” Niki felt embarrassed.

“No need for the meal, I’ll pay for it,” Julian walked directly towards the waiter, “And also, the lady who
came

in with Mr. Lance just now, if she comes to the Sunny Restaurant in the future, charge it to my account.”

Niki widened her eyes. Julian wanted Natalie to charge everything to his account?!

The waiter replied, “I apologize, Mr. Lance has already paid for this meal.”



Julian’s gaze deepened.

“Furthermore, he said that this meal counts as his treat to you and your companion, and Mr. Lance
wishes you a lifetime of happiness,” the waiter continued.

Julian’s face grew colder.

What a Jerry!

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