Chapter 93
Chapter 93
The car was cramped.
Patrick blocked the only exit.
Even though the December wind seeped in through the cracks and brushed against her cheeks, Juliette still felt the temperature in the car rising.
She put her hand on Patrick’s head and pushed him away. “Stop it.”
Juliette turned her head away as she spoke.
After all, they were already husband and wife and had done the intimate thing. It should have been easy for Juliette to call him Honey.
She could speak frankly in front of many people and Finn in the award ceremony hall.
However, facing Patrick now… Juliette just felt like she couldn’t open her mouth.
Patrick saw her refusal, knowing she hadn’t truly regarded him as her husband from the bottom of her heart. His brows furrowed imperceptibly.
However, he noticed the tips of Juliette’s ears were flushed red as he was about to step back. After a slight pause, a gentle smile gradually appeared in his eyes.
His slender fingertips lightly touched the tip of her ear. Although Juliette turned her face away from him, he noticed she flinched.
Patrick felt he had touched Juliette’s sensitive spot.
A smile played on the corner of his lips.
He touched Juliette’s ear once, and then again as if he was teasing a small pet.
Until Juliette turned around and glared at him.
Juliette’s glare didn’t have any lethality. Her eyes seemed to be moist as if she was coquettish and angry, making Patrick’s heart itch.
“I’m tired,” Juliette said. Her cheeks puffed out slightly, and her voice soft and sweet.
“Okay, let’s go home.” Patrick felt strange emotions in his heart as he watched her like that.
Patrick thought, ‘Was she acting coquettishly just now?
‘From the moment we met until now, she has always been cold and strong, never showing such a side.
‘But she acted coquettishly toward me just now. Yes, coquettishly.‘
Patrick suddenly held her head still, making her face him. Then he leaned forward, and his tongue curled around her small earlobe, kissing it.
Juliette was in his arms. Her whole body felt like it was electrocuted, and her breath quickened. Then her body stiffened until Patrick backed away and went to the driver’s seat.
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Juliette was at a loss for words.
She was unreasonably moved.
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Juliette thought, ‘Patrick is killing me. I had given my life to Finn in my past life. Am I about to fall for Patrick in this life?‘
Juliette closed her eyes, and her heart filled with resistance.
It was already evening when they were back at Clarke Villa.
Patrick let her walk in front after getting out of the car.
Juliette opened the door.
Suddenly, a shower of flower petals erupted before her eyes.
Juliette was stunned.
Then Daphne came walking out of the shower of petals.
“Congratulations, my
dear Juliette. You did it!” Daphne held a big bouquet in her arms.
The bouquet was a fragrant mix of lilies and sunflowers.
Behind the flowers was Daphne’s bright smiling face. She gave Juliette a big hug.
They had all gone to the award ceremony but could only watch from the sidelines, unable to offer Juliette any help.
As soon as they were sure Juliette would win, they quickly left the venue and came here to prepare a celebration for her.
Juliette was surprised and touched. She immediately hugged Daphne back.
Besides Daphne, Stuart, Beau, Louis, and the others were there, too. It was a lively gathering.
“After you
left this morning, Mr. Clarke secretly contacted me and asked what you liked to eat. He invited a chef to the house early this morning to prepare dinner,” Daphne said.
Patrick was standing next to Juliette. He took the flowers from her hands and put them in a vase.
“Are you hungry? Let’s have dinner. We have to have a few drinks tonight.” said Daphne, who was more excited than anyone else as if she was the one who had won.
It was what true sisterhood was all about – genuinely sharing each other’s joys and sorrows.
The long dining table was laden with an abundance of seafood.
Some dishes were served at room temperature, while others were still hot, catering to Juliette’s special needs and everyone else’s preferences.
After washing their hands, they all sat at the dining table, where the servants poured red wine for them.
Daphne downed a large gulp of red wine as if it were beer and exclaimed, “Juliette, I used to think Bianca was all talk, but after you dug deeper, I realized she is not only a hypocrite but also downright malicious and disgusting.
“Fortunately, she’s finally been brought down today. Let’s see how she’s going to stir up trouble. Here’s to you, Juliette! You’re becoming more and more formidable. I am incredibly proud of you.”
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Daphne nearly let slip “I, the old lady, am incredibly proud of you.” After all, she used to worry like a mother hen when she saw Juliette’s lack of ambition.
“It’s a shame about that dress she was wearing. I heard it was worth 35 million dollars. And now it’s ruined.”
Juliette smiled faintly. “Without that dress, her fall wouldn’t have been so spectacular. At least it happened in front of
everyone
Everyone laughed.
That kind of attention, and attention in the true sense of the word, were two completely different things.
Everyone was happy in the lively atmosphere.
Juliette noticed although Patrick was quiet, she could feel he was happy.
And she found whatever she ate, Patrick would follow suit.
For example, she ate a bite of lobster meat, and Patrick ate a bite. She ate a scallop, and Patrick followed.
She stopped eating seafood. She took a grape and ate it. Patrick also ate a grape.
Juliette was at a loss for words.
‘Hmm, does he know what he’s doing?‘ thought Juliette.
Juliette couldn’t help but feel amused.
“Mommy, I have a present for you, too.” Louis went to get a small box and hid it in his arms when they were almost done eating.
It was an exquisite black velvet box. A faint sweet fragrance wafted out when he opened it.
“Mommy, this chocolate is for you,” said Louis.
Stuart said, “Give us all a piece. It looks delicious.”
Louis quickly pushed his hand away. “No! This is for my mom and me to eat together.”
Beau smiled and said, “The point is you eat it, right? That’s why you’re not willing to share it with us.”
Beau had decided not to speak tonight, for fear of being noticed by Juliette. After all, he didn’t know Juliette was Francis before, and he had offended her everywhere.
However, he just got impulsive and spoke.
Beau looked at Juliette guiltily. Fortunately, Juliette didn’t notice him at all.
Beau let out a sigh of relief.
On the other hand, Louis’s tender cheeks flushed because of his words.
Juliette knew Louis’s mind had been read.
She pinched his chubby cheeks and said, “I will put it away, and we’ll eat it together later.”
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Louis gave a triumphant look and glanced at Patrick smugly.
Juliette understood. Patrick usually didn’t give Louis candy, so Louis played a little trick.
In the dining room, everyone was having a good time, eating seafood, drinking, and having fun. Finally, Daphne got drunk. Her head rested on Juliette’s shoulder as she reminisced.
Juliette asked the servant to prepare the guest room, as Daphne would be staying here tonight.
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Daphne stood up abruptly and pressed down on her shoulders. “No, I’m not drunk. I’m not staying here tonight. I have a date with a handsome guy. I’m going to meet him.”
“You’re going on a date when you’re this drunk? Aren’t you afraid the handsome guy is not a handsome guy but a wolf?* Beau’s voice came.
Patrick and Stuart were standing together talking by the floor–to–ceiling window.
Both of their expressions were serious.
Stuart said, “Patrick, the Montgomery family is not to be trifled with. I’m afraid a full–scale war will break out after today.”
Patrick pursed his lips thoughtfully.
But before he could speak, Daphne staggered toward the door.
“I’m not drunk,” she slurred. “Help me hold that road still. Don’t let it move.”
Everyone was speechless.
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