Chapter 400
Olivia, I missed you so much!
Julian lowered his head and kissed her.
Olivia rose on her toes to respond.
She had missed him too.
Julian's hand slipped under her shirt.
Olivia stopped him.
He looked at her, confused.
Let's go home first.
Julian floored the accelerator.
Ten minutes later, the apartment door closed.
They were locked in a passionate kiss.
Clothes were scattered across the floor.
An hour later, Olivia walked into the bathroom.
Julian leaned against the headboard.
What are you doing?
Taking a shower.
Don't. Stay a little longer.
I'm all sweaty.
You smell good even when you sweat.
It's your sweat.
Julian fell silent.
Olivia changed her clothes and picked up her bag.
Julian sat up abruptly.
You're leaving?
Work tomorrow. I need a change of clothes.
What do you take me for? Julian's voice was low.
Olivia turned and raised an eyebrow.
Julian moved closer.
You sleep with me and just leave? Is my home a hotel? Am I a gigolo?
I'm not...
Bullshit! Are you just using me?
He kicked over the ottoman.
A loud crash echoed.
Olivia's face turned cold.
Who do you think you are?
Julian was stunned.
If you think you're a gigolo, I'm not paying.
Julian trembled with anger.
We agreed to pretend to be a couple, but we're actually fuckbuddies. Don't you understand that, Julian?
Free and easy, no strings attached. That was the agreement.
It was the first time a woman had ever talked to Julian like this.
I just wanted to spend more time with you. Was that necessary?
You were the one who yelled at me first. Olivia snorted.
I...
Julian deflated.
I was wrong. Couldn't you just explain?
Didn't I try?
Would you have listened when you were angry?
Okay, I'm sorry, baby~ I was wrong~
It was your fault to begin with.
Olivia snapped her fingers.
Was it worth yelling over something so small?
I'm sorry, baby~ I was wrong~
Olivia glanced at the ottoman.
Julian hurried to set it upright.
Can you stay a little longer now?
He pulled her back toward the bed.
Five minutes later.
Vivi~
Don't talk.
Again.
Olivia was speechless.
3 a.m. It started to rain.
Let me borrow your car. Olivia checked her mirror.
The hickey was obvious.
Be more careful next time.
Got someone to answer to? Julian chuckled.
Must you always say the wrong thing?
No... It just happens in the heat of the moment. My back is covered in your scratches.
Olivia was at a loss for words.
The scratches were deep.
Ahem! Yours can be covered. Mine are obvious.
Call in sick and spend the day with me.
Keep the pot on the stove for you? Dream on!
That's not what I meant. Car keys.
Julian tossed her the BMW keys.
Olivia threw them back.
I want the Maybach.
Come over tomorrow night.
Olivia looked him over.
Don't push yourself.
What's that supposed to mean? How am I pushing myself? Explain!
Don't argue with a man who's losing it.
Olivia picked up the keys and left.
Julian punched the bed.
Who's losing it? You're the one losing it!
The door closed with a soft click.
She knows exactly how to push his buttons.
...
Sophia Sullivan spent her day off with her parents.
She brought back a pile of gifts.
The next day, she returned to the lab.
Hannah Morse and Marcus Lawrence were also there.
See? I told you Sophia would be here today!
What are you guys doing here?
The project wrapped up. Taking a couple days off.
Sophia was organizing materials ahead of schedule.
Weren't you going on a trip nearby?