Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“Hey, why are you running? Stop!”
Although her leg injury had just recovered and she could not exercise vigorously, he was nearby. She could not let him run away again.
The fine sand on the beach made her steps uneven. It was easy to fall.
While ‘Halston’ was running away, he bumped into something and stumbled. Poof! He fell flat on the ground.
Flossie followed closely behind him as fast as she could. Like a police officer who was pursuing a criminal, she pressed the man underneath her.
“Humph! Stop struggling. You can’t run away. Did you do anything shameless that you can’t face me?”
When things turned out that way, the man gave up struggling and smiled helplessly, saying, ’It’s been a long time. You’re still so relentless. If it was Halston, I don’t know if he could survive this or not.”
“Huh?”
Flossie’s expression changed immediately because she was caught off guard.
Julian turned around. His face resembled Halston’s so much. Now he was full of apologies. “I’m sorry. I just wanted to buy you a drink, and I didn’t want to bother you. Now it looks like you might have gotten the wrong idea.
Their distance was quite close, and her long legs were pressed against his waist in a compromising position.
Flossie grimaced and hurriedly let Julian go. Then, she got up and made herself look presentable. She said coldly, “Are you saying you made that glass of Blue Flame earlier?”
Julian looked nonchalant as he remained seated on the beach sand. Julian propped his arms and looked up and Flossie. Then, he asked in reply,” What? Did you think Halston made it for you?”
Flossie rolled her eyes coldly before shifting her gaze to the deep dark sea. She pursed her lips and said nothing.
Julian explained, ‘Halston made this drink for me before. I pestered him for a long time before he gave me the recipe. He said it was your creation. I found the drink interesting. The heat of vodka and the coolness of the mind are the most incompatible things. However, they created such a magical chemical reaction together… Well, it’s just like you and Halston.”
Flossie snorted disdainfully. “You’re overthinking. I didn’t think much and concocted it on a whim. I didn’t remember the recipe until you reminded me of it.”
“Why are you still acting tough? If you really forgot the recipe, why did you chase after me so frantically just now?”
“So, were just tricked me?”
Flossie glared at Julian and questioned him in annoyance, “You teased me like I’m a fool. Do you think it’s cool? I should’ve known. All men in the Guajardo family are abnormal. Halston is cold. Jovan is crazy, and you’re childish!”
Thinking back, the image of her frantically chasing over Julian and shouting at him was just too embarrassing.
Flossie was not only angry with Julian. Instead, she was mad at herself for losing her mind over the man’s side profile, which resembled Halston’s. How could she?
Julian did not defend himself. He patted the seat next to him and invited Flossie. “We haven’t seen each other for four years. A lot has happened since we parted. I’d like to talk to you.”
Flossie refused ungraciously, “I’ve got nothing to say to you. It’s late. I’m going home.”
Flossie did not have much to talk about with Julian. As far as she was concerned, Julian and Halston were on the same team. Flossie did not want to get involved with anyone in the Guajardo family!
“What if it’s about Halston?” Julian watched as Flossie turned away coldly and indifferently. Then, he said meaningfully, “Aren’t you curious about how is he now?”
Flossie’s fingers stiffened. At last, she turned over, followed Julian, and sat on the beach.
“Go ahead. Let me hear what you can say!”
Flossie felt extra awake as the cool sea breeze and humid moisture enveloped her. She never believed that Halston was dead and needed a firm answer from Julian.
Julian stared at the undulating sea with melancholy in his eyes. He said with a faint smile, “I’m not sure if Halston is still alive. If I said that, would you hit me?”
Flossie clenched her fist and said through her gritted teeth, “Yes!”
“Don’t hit me first. I’ll tell you what I know, and I hope it’ll help you…”
Julian began telling his story. “H Group has been growing at accelerated growth. The company seems to be developing quickly in the past four years, but there are many problems and vicious competition.
Many want to snatch the power. If Halston had really gotten into something bad, it wouldn’t be an accident. It’s planned, just like Tristan’s death years ago!”
Flossie was shocked. “So you’re saying… Halston and Tristan were both murdered?” “Yes.” Julian nodded. “If I’m right, it’s likely that the same forces are plotting against them, and l-l need your help!
’Me?”
Flossie furrowed her brows, unable to figure out Julian’s plan. Comment by _ Lunaelle: who is this? Comment by May: Updated.
Flossie was just a stranger to Halston and had nothing to do with the Guajardo family. How could Julian ask her for help? Julian must be overestimating her kindness.
Julian continued with a grave expression. “Six months ago, I stepped down as Chief R&D Officer at KCL Group and sold some of my shares. KCL Group has changed ownership now. I heard that the new chairman is also from a technical background, but is more business-minded than me. He’s going to carry out a radical reform of the whole group, from all levels of staff, internal management, and external partners. I’m no longer as influential after stepping down from my position…”
Flossie arched her brow and said nonchalantly, “A business is like a kingdom. Changes are inevitable, even for a prosperous kingdom. So what exactly are you trying to convey?”
“I’m a free spirit. I love freedom and don’t want to be involved in these business disputes. I don’t care about KCL Group’s future, but KCL Group and H Group have always worked well together because of my relationship with Halston. The two groups have been inseparable.”
“Now that Halston is in trouble, and the new chairman wants to make changes, I’m worried. The partnership may be affected…”
Julian let out a long sigh. He said worriedly, “Halston has been holding H Group together. Now, troubles are everywhere. H Group will sign a strategic cooperation agreement with KCL Group on the G6 Chip.
The cooperation is significant enough to overturn the entire technology industry. It mustn’t go wrong, or it’ll be devastating to H Group!”
“So?” Flossie said coldly, “What does H Group’s future have to do with me? How can I even help?”
“If you want, you can!”
Julian wore an unfathomable smile and said calmly, “Halston’s life is uncertain now. There are all kinds of rumors out there. H Group has no leader now. More importantly, people like Jovan are waiting to strike at a time like this. It’s especially critical to have someone to represent Halston and complete the deal with KCL Group in Halston’s stead…”
Flossie finally understood Julian’s intention and laughed. “Are you asking me to put the business back on an even keel?”
“That’s what I mean.”
“Are you crazy? I’m divorced. How can I represent my ex-husband? Do you find Beach City too calm? Must you stir up such drama to liven up the city?”
Julian explained with a serious face, “I’m not kidding. Everyone knows that you’re irreplaceable to Halston. He even personally starred in Guajardo My Ellsworth to get you back. As long as you hold a press conference and announce that you and Halston are married again, it would make sense for you to act as his representative to handle the H Group’s matters.”
“That’s ridiculous!” Flossie interrupted Julian’s proposal in a fury. “Marriage isn’t a child’s play. I’m already divorced. Your proposal is simply absurd. I’ll never agree to it.”
Julian said, “Take it easy. Gaining people’s confidence is just the first step. More importantly, you have to maintain the KCL Group’s trust. Take this chance to restructure H Group and remove those who should begone.
Also, find out who’s behind Tristan and Halston’s murder, and let their souls rest in peace…”
“Finding the murderer is the police’s responsibility. I can’t help.”
Flossie found Julian’s proposal absurd. She stood up and refused to talk to Julian anymore.
“Don’t you care about Halston’s death at all? Don’t you want to avenge his death?”
Julian thought Flossie was not such a cold-hearted person. Otherwise, he would not have gone all the way to approach her for help.
Flossie exhaled and wore a cold expression. “Yes. I don’t care whether he’s dead or alive. You have the wrong person.”