Chapter 612

"Do you know her?" Jade asked, puzzled.

Julian averted his gaze, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. "How could I possibly know a celebrity? I just think she doesn't compare to you at all."

His expression and tone clearly indicated he was hiding something. Since he was unwilling to explain, Jade didn't press further. She had no interest in prying into others' private matters.

The two had been sitting in the private room for nearly 20 minutes, and Tiffany and Melanie had yet to arrive.

Julian, growing increasingly anxious, frequently checked his watch. "Are those two riding snails? Why aren't they here yet? I'm starving."

Jade also felt the wait was getting too long. Just as she took out her phone to call Melanie, her phone rang. Seeing it was Melanie, she quickly answered. "Hello, Melanie."

Melanie's tearful voice came through the line. "Jade, something terrible has happened. I made a huge mistake."

Jade's heart tightened at the sound of her friend's sobs, but she remained cal