"So, the news about you and the famous model isn't true, is it?" Amber inquired as she moved a cup of hot chocolate closer to her.
"Yeah, it was just a misunderstanding," Julian nodded, raising his eyebrows briefly.
“Believe it or not, I was suspicious of the truth of the news from the beginning. Remembering how loyal you were to me makes me doubt that you could betray Mia like that,” the woman chimed in, completely not considering the consequences of her words.
Even though Amber had let go of the past, the secretary still didn't look at her that way. While holding back worry, the girl forced her lips to curl up.
“I was a fool to doubt Julian's loyalty to me,” Mia mumbled, disguising her newly growing jealousy.
A second later, Amber snorted as if mocking the secretary's words. “You're just wasting energy if you suspect Julian like that. He is not a man who easily moves to another heart. Don't follow my stupidity in the past. Julian deser
"Do you really love that girl?" Amber muttered, grabbing attention. After shifting his gaze towards the woman, Julian lifted the corner of his lips. "Yes, so much," he said, sitting back down. "Beyond your past love for me?" Amber asked, clearly sounding disappointed. "Yes," Julian nodded without hesitation. He didn't want any more misunderstandings between them. Keeping her lips curved, the woman nodded. "Of course. That girl never hurt you,” she said, thick with regret. After one quick breath, Amber lifted her chin again. “Now that Mia is not here, you can answer honestly. If at that time, you knew that I did love you, would you give me one last chance?” In an instant, silence erupted. Through his flat gaze, Julian observed the look on his ex-lover's face. “Are you secretly hoping to shift Mia's position?” he inquired in a frozen voice. “To be honest …, I used to think so. But, I know that it's impossible," the woman
With a thunderous breath, Julian looked here and there. The man hoped to see his future wife nearby. Unfortunately, no matter how many times he checked every face, none of them could relieve his worries. "No," he sighed, shaking his head faintly. The man was still trying to deny the fact that Mia had escaped his surveillance. Knowing the ex-lover's panic, Amber suddenly tilted her head. "What's the matter, Julian? Why are you scared like this?” With trembling eyes, the man returned the questioning look. "Mia," the man said faintly. After swallowing hard, he stepped forward and grabbed the woman's arm. “We have to find her soon. She's in danger!" "What do you mean?" Amber asked without blinking. Her eyes clearly radiated astonishment. “Don't panic, Julian. Maybe she's just—" “Mia can't go without telling me!” the man rebuked, ignoring the people staring at him with furrowed brows in displeasure. Realizing that they had become th
“Stop your nonsense, Madam! My wife is not a kidnapper. Why don't you calm your daughter down first so we can hear from her?" Julian asked aloud. Getting such a challenge, the young mother suddenly swallowed hard. “My daughter is crying because she's afraid of this woman. What else do you want to know? Everything is clear,” she denied hoarsely. A second later, the woman knelt before her daughter. After draping the camera around her neck, she stroked the child's head. "Don't worry, Audrey. I won't let bad people come near you again. Now, stop crying." Instead of subsided, the little girl's sobs grew louder and louder. Without lowering hands from her face, she shook her head. “Look how scared my daughter is! How could you possibly believe that this woman is not a kidnapper?” the young mother cried with burning eyes. "Of course the child is scared. She imagines of being scolded badly after coming home from here,” a woman stated from behin
Knowing the reason for the man's panic, Mia was pensive. After a moment of silence, she let out a faint breath. "Sorry, I really didn't mean to make you panic."With a minimal smile, Julian nodded. "It doesn't matter anymore. I know that you just want to help the little girl. But ...," the man gave a pause and raised one finger, "from this moment on, don't leave without telling me. I don't want to go crazy for fear of losing you again.""Okay, I'll remember it well," Mia said, blinking firmly."Don't just remember, Mia, but do it," the man replied while fixing his lover's knitted hat.Through a thin curve of lips, the girl expressed regret. "Okay, I'm not going anywhere without you anymore."“Good,” Julian sighed before pulling the girl's head to meet his lips.As the couple rubbed each other's backs, a woman who had been listening to their conversation suddenly cleared her throat."Sorry to interrupt. But, I don't think i
"Too bad Miss Amber doesn't come down with us. We can talk longer in the cable car,” Mia muttered as she turned to the man walking beside her.“Perhaps, she doesn't want to bother us anymore. Just let her have fun with the snow up there," Julian implied, raising the corners of his lips and stroking the arm of the girl who was no longer wearing her knitted hat. It was not as cold as in the glacier palace anymore."Now, shall we return to the hotel?" the man continued, asking for confirmation.Instead of nodding, the girl just blinked. “If I want to go to the chocolate shop, is there enough time? I promised to bring Cayden lots of chocolate."Pursing his lips, Julian furrowed his brows for a moment. "I don't think it's a problem. While you are shopping, I can find tickets for both of us.”"Good. Then, let's hurry over there! We still have to pack our suitcases, and the train to the airport will also take time,” Mia said
"Is everything ready?" Julian asked after lowering the suitcase from the bed and pulling the handle.“Yes,” Mia answered as she zipped up. “My bag is fuller than when I came here.”While helping his lover lower the bulging suitcase, Julian smiled. "I'm sure Cayden would love to see you open the luggage.""I hope so. Otherwise, I will be very disappointed,” the girl joked before letting out a quick breath. "Let's go home!" she said, nodding confidently. The secretary refused to show the longing that had begun to grow in her heart.Knowing Mia's hidden feelings, the man spontaneously smiled. “After getting married, let's come back here for our honeymoon. We can continue this interrupted journey.”"That's a very good idea, Julian," the girl muttered as she formed a small curve with her lips."Yes, I know," the man sighed while putting his palm behind Mia's waist, signaling the girl to start walking out
"Are you nervous?" Julian whispered as the car they were traveling in had entered the airport area.While tightening her grip, Mia swallowed hard. "A little," the girl answered in a weak voice.Realizing how cold and sweaty his lover's fingers were, Julian tilted his head and put on a shady look. While stroking the back of the girl's hand with his thumb, he said, “Don't worry, Mia. Everything will be fine. Airport security has been tightened and policemen are on guard in several places.”"Sorry, Julian," the girl sighed as she couldn't lie to herself. “There is no way I can assuage this fear. I don't want anything bad to happen to you."Before the man refuted, Mia continued talking. “So let the tension fill my nerves. I need it to be more vigilant.”Realizing that his lover's words were true, the corners of Julian's lips lifted even though they were heavy. "You know what? I can't wait to see you in a wedding dress."
After wetting the throat that was burning with anxiety, Julian wiped the cold sweat on his lover's white face. "Mia," he called hoarsely. "Sorry .... I'm sorry for not taking care of you properly." Instead of answering, the girl kept putting on a dreamy look. She didn't move at all. The eyelids that were raised to the maximum were reluctant to even make a single blink. "Mia?" Julian called in a more slicing voice. Not getting an answer, the man lowered his gaze towards the hole in Mia's shirt. Even though there was no blood flowing, he still felt uneasy. "Can we remove it now?" Julian asked the man who was busy listening to the voice from the small speaker in ear. "We'd better move your wife to a safer place first," the officer replied with a reassuring nod. “Okay,” the CEO sighed while placing his arms under Mia's back and knees. A second later, without waiting for a signal, he picked up the girl. "Where should I take her?"