SWNOVELS Chapter 84
Chapter 84
Jullan was speechless. “Lisa, do you think I’m a criminal?”
Lisa stared at him. “Shut up!”
Alexandra still could not accept the way the cousins interacted with each other. Lisa was like a small bomb. However, it seemed that she was very close to Julian. Otherwise, she would not be so unrestrained in front of him.
This was the first time Alexandra had seen someone speak to Julian like this.
She explained on behalf of Julian, “Lisa, Mr. Ranford doesn’t bully me. He treats me very well. Look, when I got injured in an accident, he even pushed me out for a walk and cooked for me.”
“Is that so?” Lisa glanced at Julian gloomily.
She always felt that Julian was a big bad wolf, while Alexandra was a super cute white rabbit.
Alexandra nodded. “Mr. Ranford is really good to me. Lisa, stop scolding him.”
Alexandra watched as Julian, the CEO of a multinational corporation, was scolded by his cousin.
She could not stand it anymore.
Scolding Julian was like scolding her.
Although Alexandra had already said so, Lisa still found it hard to accept.
Her benefactor was in a marriage of convenience with her cousin!
How melodramatic was that?
Julian only started to speak when he saw that Lisa had calmed down. “Lisa, what are you doing here in Tropical Lagoon Residences?”
Lisa winked at him. “I was meeting a client! I’ve found a good job in Highclere City. I’m going to start relying on myself!”
“Oh, really? Then you can finally pay back the money I lent you.”
“Hey, Juju, don’t be so stingy!” Lisa’s attitude immediately took a 180–degree turn as soon as Julian mentioned returning the money.
Julian ignored her and got up to go to the kitchen.
Lisa shouted behind him, “Juju, I want to eat the Italian soup pasta you make!”
Julian naturally ignored her.
After Julian left for the kitchen, Lisa and Alexandra sat on the sofa and chatted.
Although this was only the second time the two girls had met, Lisa was extremely friendly toward Alexandra.
Alexandra also liked Lisa very much. She was like her own cousin, caring for her in every possible way.
She even secretly asked her many questions about whether Julian had bullied her or not.
It felt good to be cared for. Alexandra soon became very moved.
Lisa said while eating the snacks, “You shouldn’t keep noticing his good points. What if you fall in love with him one day?”
Alexandra’s heart felt empty, and she felt a little embarrassed for no reason.
Lisa continued, “Although Julian’s reputation is rather bad, I believe in that good brother of mine! Don’t be deceived by that nonsense online!”
“I know, Lisa. Mr. Ranford isn’t like what the people online make him out to be.”
“You think so too??
“Yes, I have a heart. I can feel it. Mr. Ranford is very kind.”
Recalling the tuition fees and pocket money he left for Jacob’s grandson, as well as the night he left her in the car and told her not to be afraid, Alexandra felt that it was all true.
“Tsk, tsk tsk! Alex, look at you! Don’t tell me you’ve already fallen for him?”
“Lisa, I’m not. I haven’t!” Alexandra quickly retorted.
Lisa smiled and patted her head. “It’s best that you don’t. Otherwise, you’ll suffer.”
“Why?” Alexandra did not understand why she would say that.
Lisa did not say it directly, “Because Julian has many enemies. It’s not good for you to be related to him, be it openly or secretly. You have to protect yourself well. Go to wherever you want after you find Ace Fulton.”
“All right,” Alexandra nodded.
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She recalled Lisa’s words as she lowered her head. She thought, “Julian’s enemies, Julian had many enemies.
Was the attack in Sheffield also done by his enemies?
“Do his enemies want him dead?”
Thinking of this, Alexandra became very worried.
She did not want Julian to be in so much danger.
After dinner, Julian drove Lisa back to her rented apartment.
Lisa could not bear to part with Alexandra. She wished she could take Alexandra with her..
In the end, she added Alexandra on WhatsApp and hugged her tightly before leaving reluctantly.
Alexandra waved at them. Julian said, “Rest early. I’ll come back after sending Lisa back.”
Alexandra nodded and watched the two of them leave.
After they left, Alexandra turned around and went back into the house.
There was still the fragrance of the Italian seafood soup pasta in the living room, and there was a mess of snacks on the coffee table.
Alexandra’s heart suddenly felt warm. It felt as if she had a home.
Then, she smiled and sat down on the edge of the sofa, telling herself that it was all fake.
Her life had nothing to do with Julian’s.
Lisa rented a premium single apartment.
Julian let her off at the entrance of her neighborhood. Lisa carried her little square bag and had just taken two steps when she suddenly turned
around.
She said to Julian, who had the driver’s window open, “Julian, don’t bully Alex! If I find out that you bullied her, I’ll be the first to not let you off!”
Julian glanced at her. “Lisa, whose cousin are you?”
“I’m Alex’s biological sister! Between my biological sister and my cousin, who do you think I’m closer to?”
Julian could not be bothered with her. He started the car and left.
Lisa was still nagging. “Julian! Take good care of her! Do you hear me?”
When Julian returned home, he saw Alexandra still sitting in the living room.
Alexandra saw him and smiled. “Mr. Ranford, you’re back so soon? Is Lisa home?”
“Yeah. Why aren’t you resting yet?”
Julian walked over and saw that she had already cleaned up the trash on the coffee table.
Alexandra said, “I slept too much in the afternoon. I can’t sleep.”
“Oh.” Julian stood in front of her. “Then you—”
Before Julian could finish speaking, Alexandra’s phone rang.
She picked up her phone. It was a call from William Jolston.
“It’s already past nine o’clock. Why was he calling?” Alexandra thought.
She picked up the phone. “Hello? Mr. Jolston, what’s the matter?”
“Alex, are you sick? met Emery this afternoon and she said that you took a week off. What happened?”
“Oh, I’m fine. I just caught a cold. I’ll be fine after resting for a few days.”
“Is anyone taking care of you? Did you take any medicine?”
“I’ve taken my medicine. Mr. Jolston, don’t worry. Thank you for your concern.”
“That’s good. I was going to treat you to a meal with the prize money from the welcoming party when you came!”
“It’s all right. Next time then!”
“Okay, then rest early and drink more hot water. Don’t use the air conditioner.”
“Okay. Bye.”
“Good night, Alex.”
Alexandra’s phone was not great. Even if it was not on speaker, the people beside her could hear her conversation.
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Moreover, the house was so quiet.
Julian did not know what he was thinking. He felt awkward and panicked when he heard William call Alexandra so late at night to comfort her.
It was as if someone was coveting his belongings.
But Alexandra did not belong to him.
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