Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) novel Chapter 7

The next morning, Willow woke up with a headache.

Blair was considerate enough to bring her some medicine.

After taking it, Willow felt much better. She was about to take a shower when Blair huffed indignantly, "Mr. Ziegler is completely into that vixen. He came home last night and saw you completely drunk but still chose to drive away."

That was how Willow found out Julian had come back the previous night.

Blair suddenly remembered something else. "Oh, right, Mrs. Ziegler, Mr. Ziegler told us to have Mr. Gibson's jacket cleaned and delivered to him. At least he's still considerate toward you."

Blair had no idea about Julian's real intentions. She thought it was a gesture of care.

But Willow understood. Julian was just afraid of being cuckolded.

She wasn't feeling well, so she stayed home for two days and took time to visit her grandmother.

…

On Monday, Nebula Group underwent a shake-up.

A major project had gone awry, and all the evidence pointed to Willow's negligence. After a board meeting, she was suspended from all her duties and had to vacate the vice CEO's office that very day.

On the 32nd floor, standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, Willow quietly watched the bustling cityscape of Brindley.

Behind her, Annie pushed the door open and spoke in a hushed voice, "Ms. Harper, Project Aurelia has been handed over to Catherine."

Annie was seething, but Willow remained calm.

At this point, she no longer wanted Julian. Fame and status had become fleeting clouds in the wind.

Once she took what she deserved, she would leave with dignity, stepping out of Julian's world. Whether he truly loved Catherine or was simply compensating her no longer mattered to Willow.

Just as she was about to speak, her phone rang on the desk.

She walked over and answered. It was Julian's father, Liam Ziegler, asking her to meet him in his office.

Willow agreed.

That afternoon, she took a car to Liam's workplace.

Liam wasn't employed at Nebula Group. He had his own business. He seemed refined and carefree, but in reality, he was quietly paving the way for Julian.

It was late October.

A gust of autumn wind carried the scent of osmanthus blossoms.

The moment Willow stepped out of the car, Liam's personal secretary, Victoria Morris, greeted her. She was a strikingly beautiful woman who smiled as she led Willow to an elegant lounge.

Victoria slid the door open and respectfully announced, "Mr. Ziegler, Ms. Harper is here."

Liam was sipping coffee. Hearing this, he looked up and said warmly, "Willow, you're here. Come in and have some coffee with me."

Willow stepped inside the lounge.

Liam was well aware of the recent changes at Nebula Group. Without revealing his thoughts, he poured Willow a cup of coffee and discussed the company matters.

He had always admired Willow. After all, her presence kept Julian's position secure.

But sometimes, ability was a double-edged sword.

A beast with sharp claws and fangs might turn into a threat.

Liam and Julian shared the same view on this matter, but Julian was just more aggressive in his approach.

Liam remained affable. "I've always admired you. Willow. Are you and Julian having problems recently? If it's about Catherine, don't bother. She's just a naive girl."

Willow smiled faintly. "We have no problems."

She wasn't foolish enough to make their conflict public. The Ziegler family was not known for kindness.

Liam was momentarily taken aback.

His appreciation for Willow deepened. She truly had composure.

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