Chapter 360

Winifred nodded, her eyes darkening. It seemed like Fay had different feelings for her sister.

Is it really just an absence of emotions? Winifred wondered. She remembered hearing about an experiment—a cruel one that turned people into emotionless machines. In the end, everyone who conducted the experiment died.

“We’ll come see him again tomorrow. Let’s head out.”

“Alright.” Winifred hooked her arm through Sienna’s, shooting Julian a displeased look as she purposefully pulled Sienna a little further away from him.

Julian, without betraying any emotion, slowed his steps and trailed behind them.

Back at the villa, Winifred noticed Julian following them and asked with a frown, “Don’t tell me you’re coming in with us.”

She crossed her arms over her chest, fixing Julian with a sharp glare.

Julian asked honestly. “Can’t I?”

“No way, obviously not,” Winifred shot back.

Julian turned his head to look at Sienna, his eyes showing a trace of aggrieved hurt.

“What are you staring at? Hurry up and leave,” Winifred snapped.

She stepped protectively in front of Sienna, thinking, ‘Shameless. Trying to use that face to charm Sienna.’

A flicker of something unreadable flashed in Sienna’s usually cool eyes. “Winifred, he’s my friend. Let him in.”

Winifred shot Julian a vicious glare.

Julian gave a polite smile, warm and soothing, like a gentle spring breeze. Every little gesture radiated his gentle nature.

Watching the two of them walk side by side, Winifred felt jealousy bubbling up inside her, like someone was stealing away the person she cared about most.

Her heart felt stuffy and miserable.

“Miss Winifred, please don’t be upset. A few days ago, Miss Sienna ran into some trouble, and Mr. Ford helped her out. That’s why she let him stay,” Reno explained.

After hearing that, all the gloom and jealousy in Winifred’s heart vanished instantly.

“So it was just because of a debt of gratitude,” Winifred thought.

Just as she was about to go inside, a voice called out from behind her, “Wait, wait for me.”

It was Sean Lecter.

What is he doing here? Winifred wondered.

“Stop right there! Who said you could follow us?” Winifred frowned, her cold gaze landing on him.

Sean shrank his neck. “I’m broke. My phone was pawned to pay for the clothes you bought me, and my people won’t be able to pick me up for a few more days. So I came to borrow some money from my cousin.”

Winifred was at a total loss for words.

Julian handed him a card. “Five million. That should cover your expenses for the next few days.”

Sean glanced at the lavish villa, with all its bodyguards and tight security, and asked cautiously, “Julian, are you living with your wife?”

Julian replied. “We don’t have that kind of relationship yet. Don’t call her your wife, or it might cause misunderstandings. Just call her Miss Hart.”

Sean nodded. His cousin was the absolute best–gentle, refined, polite, always so humble and gracious. Honestly, he was the perfect guy in every possible way. He’d looked up to him ever since he was a kid.

“I’ve already asked Clark to send a few people over to protect you. You don’t have to worry about anything these next few days,” Julian said.

Sean was genuinely moved. “Julian, you’re the best.”

“Go ahead,” Julian said.

“Okay,” Sean replied.

Winifred listened to their conversation, lowering her gaze. She couldn’t help but admit that Julian really was a good guy. He wasn’t pushy, but he wasn’t a pushover.

“Miss Winifred, I’m cooking later. Is there anything you’d like to eat?” Julian asked.

Winifred huffed. “Whatever,” and stomped upstairs to find Sienna, thinking, “No way you’re buying me off that easily.”

“Sienna, do you like Julian?” Winifred asked bluntly.

Sienna paused mid-signature, looked up at her, and said, “Yeah, I like him.”

Winifred thought, “I knew it. Ever since that guy showed up, she’s been different around him!”

“So… Would you leave us to be with him?” Winifred asked, her voice awkward and uncertain. Deep down, she felt sensitive and fragile, afraid that now Sienna was back, someone else might take her away again.

Sienna wrapped her arm around Winifred’s shoulders and pulled her into a hug. “No, I’ll never leave you. Not ever.”