Breaking Free From Mr. Ceo

a pause, Rosalie continued. "If you don't fall for me, why do you insist... having some so-called marital interaction with me?"

'seves gleamed with amusement, but the sharp edge in them was unmistakable.noveldrama

Julian's jaw clenched, and he replied, "Rosalie, that has to be the worst joke I've ever heard. You sound less like a comedian and more like a desperate clown, putting on a show for attention

She had provoked him one too many times, and somehow, her words finally got under his skin.

Julian scowled, furious at himself for even being guilty about what she had just mentioned of falling for her.

A clown' Putting on a show for attention! Rosalie repeated his words in her mind. Her gaze hardened, and a trace of self-mockery flickered in her

She thought, "So that's what I've been to him all this time, huh? A clown to pass the time. No wonder in my last life, when I got into that accident, he didnt even care enough to ask if I was alive.

The only thing he was willing to do was generously wait around to make sure my body got collected.

Julian didn't notice the shift in her emotions. Seeing her suddenly go quiet, he assumed she was scheming something else.

He was just about to speak when Rosalie let out a chuckle. "Oh, so it's not feelings, huh? Then I guess it's just... your rut, right?"

She clicked her tongue and smirked, "Spring isn't even here yet. Julian, I really didn't expect you to have your rut now

Julian's expression grew stormy. Rosalie had shown him just how sharp-tongued she could be on this day alone.

He barked "Rosalie, you-"

Before he could finish, the sound of incoming messages chimed from his phone, which had fallen nearby.

Probably needing a distraction from the frustration she'd stirred up in him, Julian glanced at the screen. His eyes darkened slightly, but his expression remained unreadable. Without a word, he picked up the phone and slipped it into his pocket.

Julian thought there was no point in arguing with Rosalie anymore. He knew Rosalie might not necessarily win the battle in the end. And as much as she was pissing him off, he wouldn't take advantage of her right here.