Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO novel Chapter 609

Chapter 609

That would make it seem like she was clinging to him all the time, when in fact, she wasn’t.

Tessa had her own life and priorities.

There was no way she’d waste her time hanging on to a man.

What a complete waste that would be.

“Alright, I actually have something serious to talk to you about.”

Julian steadied his breathing, then responded in that deep, velvety voice of his, laced with just the slightest rasp. “Alright, tell me, what is it, baby?”

Tessa had always had a thing for his voice–low, smooth, with a husky undertone that sent a tingle down her spine.

So, when he called her “baby” again and again, she couldn’t help

Her thoughts wandered, her mind slowly slipping out of focus.

“I was going to say… I’m heading overseas soon.”

“Want me to come with you?”

Her eyes lit up. “This was exactly what I was hoping you’d say.”

Traveling alone made her feel boxed in, like she’d be second–guessing every step she took.

But with Julian by her side?

That changed everything. He could handle almost anything and keep her company.

It was like hitting two birds with one stone.

Julian nodded, though there was still a hint of curiosity in his tone. “What’s going on? Why the sudden trip?”

He wasn’t against the idea at all and just wanted to know what prompted it.

Not that it mattered.

As he spoke, his gaze drifted slowly to Lily tied up in the corner.

She was bound tightly, gag stuffed in her mouth, completely silent

After what had happened last time, Julian had taken extra precautions.

She was someone who could actually help his career.

She laid it all out in detail, then added her own speculation. “I brought it up to my mom a while back. My guess is, she called Lucas not long after that.”

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“I figured as much,” Julian replied.

Tessa lowered her voice slightly. “After that, she stopped respond to me. I’m guessing Lucas must’ve said something that made her start to doubt me.

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