Filed to story: The Breaking Point (Maya & Julian) Book PDF Free
‘So… Julian only drinks carbonated water in real life! But he drank the energy drink that the assistant had yesterday. Is he promoting it for her? What kind of secret affection is this?’
‘Is this a secret admirer plot? Does Julian, with his status, need to secretly admire an assistant?’
‘Anyway, I’m satisfied. I can’t believe they’re so sweet!’
Maya returned to her seat with the water bottles, unscrewed one, and handed it to Julian. Only then did he take a sip.
Seeing that the camera was far away and not everyone had arrived, she leaned closer to Julian. She whispered, “Can you destroy the draft design?” She knew Selena occasionally visited him. She wondered what if Selena found the draft design someday and that everything she had worked hard on would be ruined.
However, Julian reclined further into the couch. He sipped his water and looked at Maya with an indifferent expression.
She felt uneasy under his gaze and quickly kept a distance between them before returning to her tea preparation.
Meanwhile, Selena arrived late, having spent extra time doing her makeup. She was fuming when she realized she had missed a crucial step. She sat on the lone couch nearest to Julian, tightly clutching her bag, her frustration evident as she left finger marks on it.
At that moment, it was clear that her anger was boiling over. She vowed to herself that she wouldn’t bother with such an elaborate makeup routine next time.
Kevin introduced tea culture and casually mentioned the name of the investor. He was effectively giving them some advertising.
When it was time to make desserts, he stood beside Maya and spoke to the live camera. “In ancient times, these pastries were known as ‘puff.’ Doesn’t that sound interesting?”
His presence was captivating, especially when he flashed a seductive smile with his fox-like eyes, and the comments section immediately filled with praise.
Then, he shifted his gaze away from the camera and turned to her, saying, “Miss Quinn, make these puffs well and show them to everyone.”
Maya guessed that this was a task set by the investor, so she nodded and agreed, “Okay.”
Kevin had initially intended to help her, but to his surprise, Julian had silently approached them at some point.
Julian stared at Kevin for a brief moment, and Kevin nodded before stepping aside, saying, “Alright, you can help her.”
Meanwhile, Luna, on the other side, couldn’t help but wonder what had gotten into Julian. She suspected he couldn’t stand being away from Maya, as if he felt uncomfortable.
Selena, with flour on her hands, saw him helping Maya. Then, she immediately raised her voice in frustration. “Julian, can you help me too?”
Julian was watching Maya kneading the dough. When he heard Selena’s calling for him, he turned to her and asked, “Help you with what?” He hadn’t intervened in Maya’s affairs at all, and he didn’t plan to. He was just standing beside her and observing how she did things.
Selena was left speechless by his response. She shook her head and turned around to continue making desserts.
Upon seeing this situation, the audience couldn’t help but speculate.
‘Julian doesn’t seem too keen on getting his hands dirty, and yet Selena is trying to get him to help her?’
‘Seems like Julian doesn’t like Selena. Could it be that her rumors were self-staged?’
‘Didn’t Selena suspect that Alana got the design theme information from Julian in advance? Selena’s lie was exposed the moment the preliminary draft was revealed. Shouldn’t she apologize?’
This question sparked a heated debate between the two fan groups.
Selena’s fans firmly believed that she had no reason to apologize. They saw her actions as a courageous stand for fairness on the show. In their eyes, if Selena’s behavior was considered wrong, who would dare to participate in similar programs later? This disagreement led to a fierce argument between the opposing sides.
Meanwhile, Maya skillfully prepared a plate of rabbit-shaped puffs with a soft outer layer and a delectable flowing egg yolk inside. She arranged them beautifully on a plate, making them look incredibly enticing.
Kevin had just intended to try one when she handed a puff to Julian. “I’m not sure how they taste, but I made them with less sugar, so they should suit your taste buds.”
Everyone heard her words and couldn’t help but turn their attention to Julian. Her casual tone hinted at a close familiarity with him.
Julian took the puff and looked at her. His expression became complex as he asked, “You made this for me?”
With a nonchalant expression, she raised an eyebrow in confusion. “If you don’t want to eat, what are you doing standing here watching?”
Kevin couldn’t help but cough and chuckle at Maya’s words.
Julian glanced at her with mixed emotions, then turned and walked away with the puff.
The audience, who had initially been arguing, quickly shifted their focus to something sweeter.
‘So, does Miss Quinn treat Julian like an adorable little pet begging for treats? Just thinking about it makes my heart melt. What kind of soul connection is this!’
‘These two clearly aren’t strangers. Their interaction is so natural! And the fact that Miss Quinn knows Julian’s preference for low-sugar treats? If they’re not secretly involved, I’ll livestream myself eating a shoe!’
‘Eating a shoe won’t do you any favors!’
On the other hand, Selena wasn’t pleased, but her expertise lay in making pastries. Unfortunately, Julian strongly disliked all the pastries she baked.
When Julian sat back on the couch and fixated on Maya’s rabbit-shaped puff, Luna leaned in close to Maya. She whispered, “Aren’t you being too obvious? Viewers might start to suspect your relationship with Julian.”
Maya’s expression remained unchanged. She turned to
Luna, gently pushed a strand of hair away from her face, and responded, “It’s not like I invited him over. Besides, Selena owes us an apology.”
She wasn’t entirely sure if she was trying to get back at Selena. Selena’s baseless accusation of Maya relying on backstage deals for her designs had truly irked her. It was Selena’s unfounded allegation that had forced Maya to apologize to Julian. Maya believed she wasn’t one to be easily pushed around, either.
Maya thought, Selena’s just a homewrecker, yet so shamelessly arrogant. Does she think she can just bully me?
Luna couldn’t help but smile faintly. There was a mocking tone in her voice as she replied, “Don’t worry, I have my own plans.” Before this, they were losing their edge, so she didn’t find it appropriate to say anything to the media. This time, if Selena refused to apologize publicly, Luna wouldn’t let her off the hook either!
After the three hours of tea-brewing and snack-making had passed, Maya gathered her belongings and returned to her room. As she settled down, a knock on her door disrupted her moment of rest. She assumed it was Luna who wanted to discuss the draft. So, she quickly got up and opened the door.
Before Maya could say anything, Julian barged into her room.
Startled, she glanced outside. She ensured no cameras were following him and closed the door.
“Why are you acting like we’re having an affair?” Julian’s voice sounded from behind Maya. Before she could react, he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.
She tried to break free, saying, “It’s not the right time…”
Julian wrapped his arm around Maya as he closed the door with his free hand. After securely locking it, he took her hand and pressed her against the door, their bodies intimately close.
She could feel his warmth radiating through his thin shirt. It sent shivers across her skin and raised goosebumps.
“You’re trying to please me today, right?” He rested his chin on her shoulder, his voice deep and suggestive.
Her voice trembled as she replied, “You did say I should pay you back.”
Julian’s embrace always made Maya feel vulnerable. Perhaps that was the unique attraction between a married couple. Even if he didn’t express affection openly, they were remarkably compatible in bed.
His lips brushed against her fair neck. After a while, he whispered, “I noticed many male models checking you out today.”
It was her first time wearing a dress like that, so she couldn’t be bothered about other things. She bit her lip, remembering the last time they’d been intimate.
Just as Julian was about to take the next step, a dull knocking echoed outside. Someone was knocking on his room door. Maya suspected it was Selena coming to speak with him. Maya held his eager hands and said softly, “She’s looking for you. Aren’t you going out?”
“Now?” His voice sounded a little higher than usual.
