Chapter 165

Adrian Valentine's eyes darkened as he watched Julian Roscente chase after the retreating figure, his knuckles turning white.

After a year of silence, Julian now dared to openly covet his woman?

Isabella Langley clenched her skirt, forcing a smile. "Adrian, surely Julian isn't actually falling for Evelyn?" Her nails nearly pierced her palms.

How could that woman thrive after leaving?

She was just an assistant.

That face... A vicious glint flashed in Isabella's eyes.

"Let's go see." Adrian's voice was icy, his gaze locked on the direction Evelyn had disappeared—Sterling Manor.

Isabella hurried after him. "The Roscente family would never accept her. We need to make Julian see reason." She refused to let Evelyn climb above her station.

That wretch belonged in the gutter.

"Evelyn!" Julian panted as he caught up, his burning gaze fixed on her sharp jawline.

Free from prejudice, even her hair seemed to glow.

"Need a ride?"

Evelyn sidestepped him. "Shouldn't you be back appraising treasures, Mr. Roscente?" Her tone was cool. "I heard your father is live-streaming an excavation of Ming Dynasty porcelain."

Julian's eyes brightened. "You follow my family's updates?"

"Considering the last auction's Tang Dynasty tri-color..." Evelyn paused meaningfully. "The lawsuit cost three million in legal fees."

Nathan Aldridge suddenly rounded the corner. "What secrets are you two sharing?" He eyed them suspiciously.

The air froze instantly.