Chapter 3 - Audrey Tests Julian With A False Pregnancy Claim
The front doorbell of the penthouse buzzed softly, breaking the tense silence of the empty apartment. Audrey took a deep breath, smoothing down her silk lounge dress before walking steadily toward the entryway.
She pulled the heavy door open to find Julian standing in the hallway, looking pale and disheveled in a rumpled designer coat. He stepped inside without waiting for an invitation, his eyes searching her face with desperate intensity.
"Thank God you agreed to see me, Audrey," Julian breathed, reaching out to grab her hands. Audrey pulled back instantly, crossing her arms over her chest with an icy expression.
"Keep your hands to yourself, Julian," she warned quietly, gesturing toward the living room sofa. Julian obeyed, sitting down on the edge of the cushions while watching her every move like a hawk.
"I talked to my mother after the wedding," Julian began, leaning forward earnestly. "She admitted she took that job because of the property agreement your father promised her years ago."
Audrey stared at him, her heart skipping a beat as she realized he was telling the partial truth. "And you care about those assets now, don't you, Julian?" she asked, her voice dropping into a dangerous whisper.
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"I care about us, Audrey," Julian lied smoothly, though his eyes darted toward the desk where family trust documents were stored. "Besides, there's something else we need to discuss regarding our future."
Audrey tilted her head, a cold smile touching the corners of her lips. "You mean the fact that I might be pregnant with your child?" she dropped the bomb casually into the room.
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