Chapter 31

Julian's POV

I looked at Sophie, her cheeks flushed as she covered her face in shyness. A playful smile tugged at my lips, but I quickly masked it with a serious expression as I reached for my phone on the bedside table. It was Marcus.

"Marcus, it better be important if you don't want to regret it," I said, answering the call.

"It's like Victoria is planning something," he replied, his voice low and urgent.

"Why?" I asked, my curiosity piqued.

"She met up with Isabella, Sophie’s friend," he said, the weight of his words settling in.

I glanced back at Sophie, who was still trying to hide...