Aurora’s tone grew more and more dismissive. Joseph felt like his pride had been stomped into the ground. He faked a reason, trying to retreat, “Uh, I’ve got something on today. Aurora, I’ll come find you next time… no, I mean, whenever you’re free.”
But the moment his eyes met Aurora’s, laced with a clear warning, he immediately corrected himself, not daring to mention coming again. Only then did Aurora nod in satisfaction, watching him leave with Judy. The surrounding crowd could only sigh in awe. Everyone was especially curious about the list Aurora held. What exactly was on it that could make Joseph so afraid of it being exposed?
Among them were entertainment reporters holding their mics, unable to resist asking, “Miss Walton, could you tell us what’s on that list?” “Maybe another time.” Aurora turned them down without hesitation. That list was still useful to her. If it were made public now, how was she supposed to keep Joseph in check later?
The reporter tried to press again, but Aurora didn’t give him the chance. She strode past him and headed straight for her car. He considered chasing after her, but seeing her retreating figure, he ultimately gave up. There was no point in pushing. He might as well go get his pay from Joseph. There was no way he came all this way for nothing. He couldn’t leave empty-handed. The more he thought about it, the more anxious he got. He had to find Joseph quickly. Otherwise, that money might just slip away.
By then, the crowd had mostly dispersed. No one noticed the discreet Bentley still parked in the corner. Its window slowly rolled down, and the man inside kept his eyes fixed on Aurora’s silhouette.
Chapter 286
A glimmer of amusement flashed through the man’s eyes. He hadn’t expected Aurora to become this intriguing. Compared to before, she was like a completely different person. “Aurora Walton… turns out you’re even more interesting than your sister.”
Sitting in the car was none other than Julian.
Ever since Yvonne made a scene at the banquet, Julian had started seeing her in a different light—less fondly, less favorably. In fact, at times, he even found her embarrassing, especially now, watching Aurora grow more capable by the day, Yvonne paled even more in comparison. Knowing Aurora had secured so many deals and elevated Walton Corporation to new heights, Julian couldn’t help but entertain new thoughts. If he hadn’t broken off that engagement in the beginning, wouldn’t the two of them be thriving together now?
The more he thought about it, the more fired up he felt. As he watched Aurora drive away, he followed behind. At first, he hadn’t meant to. But once he started, his feelings only intensified. If he could win her back, all that wealth would be within reach. He’d never have to worry about funding again.
A slow smile spread across Julian’s face, almost too wide to contain.
Up ahead, as Aurora drove, she caught a glimpse of a familiar car in her rearview mirror. It had been trailing her. Her heart sank. At first, she thought she was imagining it. But when she changed lanes, and the car followed suit, there was no mistaking it anymore.