Rivalry

[Chapter 6]

Julie didn't panic at all.

She just stepped to the side to avoid the juice that was spilled on the floor.

Kieran's hand didn't touch her, but he slipped by the juice and fell to the floor.

"Fuck!" Kieran cursed as he was on the brink of losing his mind.

He stood up painstakingly with one hand on his waist.

He gritted his teeth.

"You bitch! I'm gonna kill you!" "What's going on here?" Nicole had begun to get worried after neither Kieran nor Julie returned for dinner.

She came out to look for them, only to be surprised by this scene.

Before Julie could utter a word, Kieran beat her to it.

"Honey!" Kieran supported his waist with both hands as he said with grievance, "You won't believe what just happened.

Julie wanted to add me as her WhatsApp friend, but I said no.

She then got very angry and splashed juice on me." This lie rendered Julie speechless.

What a lying bastard! She cursed in her mind.

Kieran looked at Nicole with doting eyes as he added, "Baby, you know, I'm faithful to you.

I said no to Julie because I love you so much.

I..." "Ew! Eck!" Suddenly, Kieran's words were interrupted by a series of retching noises.

"Oh, my bad.

It wasn't intentional.

Please continue." Julie covered her mouth with an innocent look on her face.

Her face looked slightly green as if she was indeed feeling sick now.

Anger was written all over Kieran's face at this time.

After being interrupted, the atmosphere he had just created was gone.

He could only say dryly, "You have to believe me, honey." "Oh, Kieran, " said Nicole, slapping Kieran's chest playfully.

"How could you be so silly?" Hearing this, Kieran felt very proud of himself.

This wasn't the first time he was playing such a trick.

He had a way with women to the extent that those who fell for him were willing to end friendships because of his words.

It didn't matter how strong the friendship was.

In his eyes, Nicole was just one of those stupid women.

Kieran stretched out his arms and tried to hug Nicole.

But before he could get to her, he felt a sharp pain in his groin.

Nicole had given him a hard kick with her bent knee.

"Ouch!" Kieran cried as he curled up like a shrimp while cupping his crotch.

His face turned red.

"Wanna know why I said you were silly?" Staring down at Kieran with disdain, Nicole uttered, "You said that Julie wanted to add you as her WhatsApp friend.

It would be more convincing if you told me that pigs can fly!" "What? You are taking her side? Have you forgotten how you said we are a match made in heaven? Why don't you believe me now? You are breaking my heart, Nicole." Kieran was unwilling to give up just yet.

After all, Nicole was the biggest catch he had ever got.

She was young, beautiful, and filthy rich.

Most importantly, he was yet to sleep with her.

He didn't want to break up with her now! Nicole's eyes narrowed to slits.

With her arms folded, she raised her foot and brought it down on Kieran's shoe.

"How dare you try to break up our relationship! Julie and I have been friends for seven years! Do you think I'd throw away my holy seven-year friendship with her because of our one-month-old relationship? In your dreams!" After dealing with Kieran, Nicole lost her appetite for dining here.

She put her arm around Julie's shoulder and said, "Let's go.

I'll take you to another restaurant.

This bastard has contaminated this place." Behind them, Kieran's face was distorted with anger and his expression was as cold as a snake.

He mumbled to himself, "This isn't over yet, bitch.

One day, I'll make sure you pay for this!" Nicole and Julie went to another restaurant, which was a very famous high-end restaurant in Ardlens.

After they made their orders, Julie said, "Nicole, the truth is, I overhead that bastard saying that he would drug you..." Before she could finish speaking, Nicole interrupted her by raising her hand.

"You don't have to explain anything to me. 

I'm certain that he did something awful to you.

You know I'm not that good at noticing red flags.

If it weren't for you, I'd have fallen prey to that bastard and it would be too late." Later, Nicole watched as Julie picked on her food.

She finally broke the silence.

"What are you going to do next?" Julie understood what Nicole meant.

She stirred the bowl of creamy soup in front of her as she replied with a faint smile, "I'm planning to resign from the William Group." "Are you sure about this? What are your plans for the future?" Nicole asked worriedly, staring at Julie's pale face.

"My mind is already made up.

Leaving is the best decision for me.

Actually, I plan to do some freelance design work upon resignation, " Julie said indifferently.

She turned away slightly and her profile was delicate and beautiful.

Now that the only woman David had ever loved was back, she was nothing in his eyes anymore.

The last thing she wanted was to be the third wheel.

Julie thought she should be sensible and make room for Lauran as soon as possible.

Nicole was delighted that Julie made this decision.

After all, David was a complicated man.

She was afraid that Julie would get hurt if she kept this relationship with David.

"You should have realized it a long time ago.

Why should you serve David like that every day? You are smart and capable.

You won various prizes with your works back in college.

A brighter future awaits you once you leave the William Group." In the past, when Julie had a crush on David, there were many things that Nicole couldn't say, fearing that those words would hurt Julie.

Now that Julie's eyes had opened and seen through the situation, Nicole couldn't be happier for her.

"Have you heard the latest?" asked Nicole with her eyes shining.

"Henley is back in town! Remember how everyone in college always said that you two made a good pair?" Julie almost choked on the soup.

She widened her eyes.

"Henley is back?" "Yes, what rock do you live under? I thought you had followed him on Twitter.

Henley Brooks, search him.

He is the latest fast-rising personality in the investment circle." Julie shook her head.

After graduation, she gave David all her attention.

She had lost all contact with her schoolmates, except Nicole.

"Honestly, I always thought that you and Henley would end up together.

You two looked like a good pair.

And he was so good to you despite the two-year gap between you two.

I was a little envious of you back then." "Oh, please.

Henley was good to everyone back then.

He never treated me special." It was no wonder that Julie thought so.

She did think that Henley treated her well only because he was the president of the student union whose responsibility was to take care of the newcomers.

Knowing Julie was so blinded to the affection Henley showed, Nicole shook her head helplessly.

She chewed on a piece of steak and commented, "Silly girl." "I heard Jarrod is back too.

Are you aware?" Julie couldn't help asking.

Jarrod Schultz was once engaged to Nicole.

Later, something serious happened to the Schultz family, so Nicole's father called off the engagement.

David and Jarrod were quite close.

When Jarrod got back, they had a close partnership.

The smile on Nicole's face froze before she said awkwardly, "Yeah, I know." "Let bygones be bygones, Nicole.

You guys didn't work out.

Don't waste your time like this.

I heard he's going to get married soon." Julie tried to persuade Nicole because she knew Nicole changed boyfriends frequently to get over Jarrod.

Julie wanted the best for Nicole, so she wished Nicole could stop torturing herself like that.

Waving her hand, Nicole picked up her glass and raised it with a smile.

"I do not wish to dwell in the past.

Cheers!" After dinner, Nicole went to the underground parking lot to get her car while Julie waited at the entrance of the restaurant.

"Julie? What a small world!" Someone suddenly called Julie from behind.

As soon as she turned around, she saw Tessa glaring at her while gritting her teeth.

The news of her being kicked out of the William Group had spread in the fashion world.

To avoid problems, the remaining investors of her fashion company withdrew their funding.

She had a huge loss within a few hours.

As a result, Tessa hated Julie's guts now.

To her pleasure, Veronicawas back.

It was no secret that Veronicawas the only woman David had ever loved so deeply.

Tessa figured that as long as she remained on good terms with Veronica, David would have no choice but to help her out of this mess.

Tessa raised her chin and sneered, "Oh, are you here alone? Where is your guardian angel? There are so many men on the street.

Why don't you use your talents of seducing men to get one?" Julie rolled her eyes and then smiled at her.

"How is your face, Tessa? Did you put some ice on it?" Tessa almost popped a vein at this moment.

What a bitch! Julie dared to add salt to her injury.

She must get back at Julie for humiliating her in the William Group last time and her financial losses! Tessa snarled and was about to tear Julie apart with her bare hands.

"You bitch!" "Tessa!" Tessa was stopped by a gentle voice abruptly.

Following the voice, Julie saw a woman in a wheelchair who was behind Tessa.

This must be Veronica, Julie thought to herself.

Veronicawas wearing a graceful smile at this time.

Her demeanor and smile alone showed that she was a well-educated lady from a reputable family.

The only drawback was that she was so ill that she could only get around in a wheelchair.

Julie previously read somewhere that Veronicahad a blood coagulation disorder and she had to spend so much time abroad to receive treatment from the best doctors in the world.

When Tessa saw Veronica, she suppressed her anger and said in a sarcastic tone, "It's a great honor to introduce you two.

Veronica, meet Julie, David's assistant.

While you were abroad, she worked round the clock to look after David." Her words were plain, yet explicit.

Anyone with a brain would understand what she was trying to say.

Veronicacaught the drift.

Her face turned pale as she looked at Julie.