Breaking Free From 144
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Chapter 144  Chapter 144  Julian felt a pang of heartache seeing Rosalie isolated and manipulated by her own father, who treated her like an adversary.  Julian felt a pang of heartache seeing Rosalie isolated and manipulated by her own father , who treated her like an adversary .  The more indifferent and unbreakable Rosalie appeared, the more Julian’s heart ached.  The more indifferent and unbreakable Rosalie appeared , the more Julian’s heart ached .  Before Phyllis could finish her sentence, she declared, Ill take care of the room situation for you, Rosalie. Let Helena stay there, and I have the servants prepare another room for you.”  Before Phyllis could finish her sentence , she declared , Ill take care of the room situation for you , Rosalie . Let Helena stay there , and I have the servants prepare another room for you .”  Rosalie had anticipated this family’s shamelessness, so Phyllis words didn’t surprise her.  Rosalie had anticipated this family’s shamelessness , so Phyllis words didn’t surprise her .  Just a room she wondered as she micked  Just a room she wondered as she micked  His room was the best in the entire villa, with unparalleled lighting, views, and scenery.  His room was the best in the entire villa , with unparalleled lighting , views , and scenery .  The family’s casual attempt to seize her: room and then act as peacemakers in front of her was laughable. It was su funny.  The family’s casual attempt to seize her : room and then act as peacemakers in front of her was laughable . It was su funny .  Before Rosalie could respond, Julian spoke up first. “This house belongs to Rosalie. She hasn’t agreed to anything, and yet you, Mrs. Graham. family, are making decisions on her behalf? Who gave you that right?”  Before Rosalie could respond , Julian spoke up first . “ This house belongs to Rosalie . She hasn’t agreed to anything , and yet you , Mrs. Graham . family , are making decisions on her behalf ? Who gave you that right ? ” 

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Julian’s words were blunt and unapologetic.  Julian’s words were blunt and unapologetic .  Phyllis, as an elder, was visibly affronted by Julian’s direct confrontation, her wrinkled face turning sour.  Phyllis , as an elder , was visibly affronted by Julian’s direct confrontation , her wrinkled face turning sour .  Edward, too, was taken aback that Julian would openly challenge an elder, and he finally vented his frustration.  Edward , too , was taken aback that Julian would openly challenge an elder , and he finally vented his frustration .  “Julian, this is within the Graham family. Who are you to interfere? My mother is Rosalie’s grandmother and your elder. Is this any way to speak to her?” Rosalie knew Julian wasn’t one to care about anyone’s feelings. His social skills were a bit lacking  “ Julian , this is within the Graham family . Who are you to interfere ? My mother is Rosalie’s grandmother and your elder . Is this any way to speak to her ? ” Rosalie knew Julian wasn’t one to care about anyone’s feelings . His social skills were a bit lacking 

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She thought her own words had sufficiently humiliated the shameless family, but Julian’s retort was even more cutt  She thought her own words had sufficiently humiliated the shameless family , but Julian’s retort was even more cutt  cutting.  cutting .  What surprised her more was that Julian, who despised her to the core, was the only one standing up for her in this situation.  What surprised her more was that Julian , who despised her to the core , was the only one standing up for her in this situation .  Rosalie’s emotions were a tangled mess, anger at the Graham family’s audacity and confusion at Julian’s unexpected support. She was so overwhelmed that she momentarily forgot to retort to Phyllis.  Rosalie’s emotions were a tangled mess , anger at the Graham family’s audacity and confusion at Julian’s unexpected support . She was so overwhelmed that she momentarily forgot to retort to Phyllis .  The next second, she felt her hand being grasped. Looking up in surprise, she saw Julian step in front of her, pulling her behind him, his piercing gaze locking onto Edward.  The next second , she felt her hand being grasped . Looking up in surprise , she saw Julian step in front of her , pulling her behind him , his piercing gaze locking onto Edward .  The imposing aura Julian had cultivated over years as a dominant figure pressed down on Edward, who instinctively took a few steps back, barely containing his inner turmoil.  The imposing aura Julian had cultivated over years as a dominant figure pressed down on Edward , who instinctively took a few steps back , barely containing his inner turmoil .  Julian’s long–standing authority was something Edward, who had only recently ascended to his position, couldn’t withstand.  Julian’s long – standing authority was something Edward , who had only recently ascended to his position , couldn’t withstand .  “How have you all treated my wife! And now you tell me t Graham, that 1, Rosalie’s husband, am an outsider?”  “ How have you all treated my wife ! And now you tell me t Graham , that 1 , Rosalie’s husband , am an outsider ? ”  this is within your family?” Julian’s voice was icy, colder than ever. “Are you saying. Mr.  this is within your family ? ” Julian’s voice was icy , colder than ever . “ Are you saying . Mr.  Edward’s face flushed red as Julian’s words left him speechless.  Edward’s face flushed red as Julian’s words left him speechless .  Julian continued, relentless. “Taking your own daughter’s belongings for another’s gain. Mr. Graham, you’ve truly impressed me  Julian continued , relentless . “ Taking your own daughter’s belongings for another’s gain . Mr. Graham , you’ve truly impressed me  Julian’s stern demeanor silenced everyone.  Julian’s stern demeanor silenced everyone .  They knew they were in the wrong but had grown accustomed to taking advantage of Rosalie, who had passively allowed it, even justifying their  They knew they were in the wrong but had grown accustomed to taking advantage of Rosalie , who had passively allowed it , even justifying their  shamelessness as if it were reasonable.  shamelessness as if it were reasonable . 

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