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Ginny let out a cold snort. “What, so it’s fine for you to hit Autumn for Luna’s sake, but I can’t hit you for Autumn’s p>
Simon opened his mouth to argue but said nothing in the end.
He grabbed his jacket from the side. “I’m heading to the office p>
After all, she was still his elder.
As the younger generation, it wasn’t his place to argue with her–that was just basic respect.
Ginny’s sharp gaze swept across the room. “Anyone else have something to say p>
Everyone replied in unison, “No p>
When the matriarch spoke, who dared object?
Even if they had something to say, they’d have to swallow it down and keep their mouths shut.
Alex handed a document to Julian, hesitating as he spoke. “Mr. Carter, I believe today is your wife’s birthday. Would you like me to order a cake for her p>
He had planned to bring it up earlier that morning, assuming Julian would remember on his own.
But the entire morning had passed without a word.
After thinking it over, Alex finally decided to mention it.
Julian truly didn’t care about his wife.
He didn’t even remember her birthday.
It had to be Alex, an outsider, doing the reminding.
Julian’s pen paused mid–signature.
He glanced up at Alex. “No need to ask me about trivial things like that p>
Trivial?
So, in Julian’s eyes, anything related to his wife was insignificant.
Did that mean Alex no longer needed to report anything about her in the future?
It was obvious who really mattered to him–Luna.
With that thought, Alex stepped outside to call and order the cake.
When Zoe received the cake delivery, she immediately called Autumn.
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The call rang a while before finally connecting.
The moment the call went through, Zoe’s voice lit up. “Ma’am, Mr. Carter ordered a birthday cake for you! He said he’s coming home to celebrate. Come back soon p>
Autumn was driving.
Glancing at the blinking red light ahead, she replied casually, “Alright p>
She said it, but she didn’t believe it.
After being let down so many times, she’d grown numb.
She no longer expected Julian to keep any promise he made.
After all, every time he said he’d come home to be with her, something always came up—either a last–minute emergency or a phone call that pulled him away halfway.
Autumn wandered around aimlessly for a while, grabbed a bite to eat, and only then remembered she was supposed to head home.
Just seeing Julian would remind her of everything between him and Luna. It made her sick to her stomach.
She couldn’t even eat when he was around. 1
Zoe had just finished preparing dinner when she called Julian.
He didn’t pick up the first time.
The second time, the phone rang for a long while before he finally answered.
His tone carried a faint edge of impatience. “What is it p>
Zoe asked cautiously, “Sir, you ordered a cake for Mrs. Carter… are you coming home to celebrate her birthday with her p>
Julian replied flatly, “ Got it p>
He hung up.
The sound of running water from the bathroom stopped.
Luna stepped out wrapped in a towel, damp hair cascading down her back, droplets still clinging to the ends like morning dew on petals.
She looked every bit the seductive nymph, fresh out of water.
She twisted her hair up into a quick–dry cap and sauntered over, settling herself onto Julian’s lap.
She took his phone and set it aside on the nightstand, then slowly began to undo his tie, tossing it casually onto the bed.
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As she unfastened the top button of his shirt, her fingers traced his Adam’s apple with a featherlight touch.
Julian closed his eyes, clearly enjoying the moment.
Whatever Zoe had said a minute ago already vanished from his mind.
Luna kissed her way down from his throat, undoing a button with every kiss.
Her sultry voice lingered like silk. “Julian, stay with me tonight, will you p>
It was Autumn’s birthday.
Ever since Autumn had left the Lewis house that morning, Luna had deliberately found a reason to meet Julian at the hotel and clung to him, refusing to let him go back.
Julian drew in a sharp breath, heat rising through his body like a lit fuse.
He gave a half–hearted push. “Not tonight. I’ve got something to take care of at home p>
But Luna acted like she hadn’t heard a word.
Her hands continued their slow, skilled work.
With a soft clink, she unbuckled his belt and let it fall to the floor.
Her red lips brushed against his ear.
“Are you really going home tonight p>