2025-02-24 14:09:44Epic two
Julian couldn't stop thinking about the sheer audacity of that woman—Juliana. “The nerve…” he muttered under his breath, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the steering wheel as he drove. His mind replayed the scene over and over again—her fierce glare, the way she had the guts to grab his tie, her voice laced with anger as she demanded he pay for her drink. “Tshh! Ju-lia-na…” he hissed, whispering her name like it was venom on his tongue. It wasn't just the incident that irked him—it was her presence. Her boldness. The way she had spoken to him with no regard for who he was. Did she have any idea who she had just messed with? Then, suddenly, reality struck him. “Oh my goodness! My phone.” His voice hardened as irritation flared up again. He had left his phone with Alex. With a frustrated sigh, he yanked the steering wheel, making a sharp U-turn back to the office. THE OFFICE SHOWDOWN Alex was pacing back and forth when Julian stormed in. His assistant exhaled in relief the moment he saw him. “Oh! Thank goodness, here he is,” Alex muttered under his breath, relieved that his boss had returned before things escalated further. Before Julian could demand his phone, a voice—sharp, livid, and utterly unbothered—cut through the air. “You monster, you better pay me for my drink!” Julian barely had time to react before Juliana stormed toward him and grabbed his tie, yanking him closer. The audacity! His entire body tensed at the contact, his fists clenching as he glared down at her. “What is the meaning of this?!” Julian’s voice was low and dangerous, seething with fury. “Juliana, stop!” Alex rushed forward, attempting to pull her back. “Do you even know who he is? He’s the boss!” Juliana froze, her fingers still tangled in his tie. Slowly, realization dawned on her. Her breath hitched as she locked eyes with Julian, his sharp gaze pinning her in place like a predator cornering its prey. Her grip slackened instantly, and she swallowed hard. “I’m so—rr—y,” she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper as she quickly dropped her hands. Julian straightened his tie, his jaw tightening in disdain. “How did she get into my office?” he demanded, his voice clipped and cold. Alex hesitated before responding. “She’s the representative for De Ville… I—” “Cancel the contract.” Julian cut him off abruptly, his tone final. “I am no longer interested in working with them. Send them a rejection letter—make it explicitly clear that it was her unprofessional and lackadaisical behavior that cost them this deal.” Juliana gasped, her heart plummeting to her stomach. “No… No… No! You can’t do this to me! I just got this job, please! Don’t do this, I—” Her desperate hands reached out to grasp his sleeve, but Julian recoiled instantly, his teeth gritting in anger. “Don’t you dare touch me,” he growled, yanking his arm away as though her mere presence was an affront. Without sparing her another glance, he grabbed his phone from Alex and stormed out of the office. Juliana stood there, frozen, her breathing uneven. “Are you really going to let this happen?” she turned to Alex, her eyes pleading. “He’s the boss, Juliana,” Alex exhaled. “I do as he says.” Tears welled in her eyes, but she blinked them back, shaking her head furiously. “You don’t have to obey him this time! Please, Alex! I just got this job… this is the only way my family and I have been surviving. I—” “I’ll try and talk to him,” Alex interrupted softly. “But that’s not an assurance.” Juliana bit her lip, feeling utterly helpless. After a brief hesitation, she held out her trembling hand. “Can I have your card? I need to know his final decision.” Alex sighed before handing her his call card. Without another word, Juliana turned and walked away, her heart pounding in uncertainty. JULIAN’S RAGE “The nerve…” Julian whispered to himself as he drove back home, his mind swirling with images of Juliana’s defiant gaze. That woman. Who was she? Where did De Ville even find her? How could they employ such an insufferable, insolent human being? “She couldn’t even apologize properly for spilling her drink on me! And her name is Julianaaaa?!” He dragged out her name mockingly, his grip tightening on the steering wheel. Everything about her grated on his nerves. She was reckless, thoughtless—someone who had no place in his world. If she had been working for him, he would have fired her on the spot. His jaw clenched. She wasn’t even qualified to work for him. As he reached his house, Julian barely had time to process his frustration before an unexpected voice pulled him back to reality. “Oh, here you are! I missed you.” His body stiffened. The voice was sultry, familiar, and laced with unwelcome nostalgia. Lucy. His ex-girlfriend. Before he could react, she walked up to him with a smirk and pressed a lingering kiss against his lips. Julian pulled back instantly, his brows furrowing. “What are you doing here? I thought you left.” Lucy pouted. “Well, I did… but I missed you. You came back earlier than I expected.” Julian’s sharp gaze lingered on her, suspicion flickering in his eyes. She smiled coyly, stepping closer. “Why are you looking at me like that? Don’t tell me you didn’t miss me too.” Julian scoffed. “You really have some nerve, don’t you?” Lucy tilted her head, feigning innocence. “What do you mean?” His eyes darkened. “You dumped me for my best friend. And now, you’re standing here, acting like nothing happened? Telling me you missed me?” Lucy sighed dramatically. “Oh, Julian! I’m sorry, okay? I know I made a mistake, and believe me, if I could turn back time, I would. I realized it’s you I want. My love.” Her fingers trailed along his jaw, her lips parting as she leaned in for another kiss. But Julian stepped back, shoving her away with a look of pure disgust. “Do I look like a commodity to you? Someone you can discard and come crawling back to when it suits you?” His voice was laced with venom. Lucy’s lips quivered. “Julian, please—” “Just get lost! I don’t ever want to see you again—not near my house, not in my office, nowhere!” His voice echoed with finality. Lucy’s eyes filled with tears. “But… my bags are inside…” she whispered weakly. Julian blinked. “Your bags?” His tone was incredulous. Lucy nodded. “Oh my goodness. Not just one bag, but bags?! The effrontery!” He let out a sharp laugh before turning away. “Stay here. I’ll have your dirty things brought to you.” JULIANA’S MISERY Meanwhile, across town, Juliana sat on her small bed, hugging her knees. “Wicked soul…” she muttered under her breath. She had lost her job. Just like that. And all because of him. Julian. “It wasn’t even my fault. He wasn’t looking! He bumped into me! And now, I’m fired?” Her voice trembled with frustration. “Why are you talking to yourself?” Juliana’s mother appeared in the doorway. Juliana sighed deeply, glancing up. “I got fired, Mom.” Her mother’s face paled. “What?!” Before Juliana could explain, her phone rang. And in that moment, she knew—her battle with Julian was far from over.
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