CHAPTER 142: CHAPTER 142: SHE HOPED FOR TOO MUCH

Julian Lancaster sat down across from Nina Sinclair.

"Can we eat now?"

"Mm, I’ll get you some rice." After saying that, Nina Sinclair took a bowl and went into the kitchen.

It wasn’t until she left Julian Lancaster’s presence that her shoulders slumped, and sadness appeared on her face.

After she finished preparing the meal, she went to call Julian for dinner, only to unexpectedly hear him on the phone with someone else.

He had just said that their relationship was merely an agreement, and once the time was up, they would break it off.

In that moment, she felt a suffocating sensation.

She didn’t disturb Julian afterwards and went back to the dining table to sit down.

Saying she wasn’t upset would be a lie; just the other day, Julian had kissed her, making her think he had feelings for her, but today she heard such words.

She had hoped for too much.

Although Julian didn’t have a girlfriend, he had no interest in her, and being with her was merely due to the contract agreement.

Nina felt a bitter sense of helplessness in her heart.

She was obviously sad and heartbroken, but she couldn’t vent it out because Julian hadn’t done anything wrong; it was her who wanted too much.

She couldn’t keep falling deeper!

Nina Sinclair took a deep breath, pressed down the unusual emotions in her heart, served rice for Julian Lancaster, and placed it in front of him.

The two of them began eating in silence.

Julian Lancaster glanced at Nina Sinclair, sensing she seemed a bit quiet. He picked up a chicken wing and placed it in her bowl, saying softly, "Eat more."

"Thank you."

Nina was unexpectedly warmed by his gesture, and she couldn’t help but internally curse herself for being weak.

She hurriedly tried to think of other things to distract herself.

Julian’s deep eyes fell on Nina’s face. Noticing something off about her emotions, his brows furrowed slightly.

Seeing him looking at her, Nina quickly changed the subject, fearing he’d notice something, and said, "The matter with Sierra Sinclair might have been resolved by Vincent Lancaster, and it seems our efforts were in vain."

Sierra Sinclair only received a minor lesson, and the matter was resolved.

Such a rare opportunity to tarnish Sierra’s reputation ended up without any splash. Nina felt a bit regretful.

Julian raised an eyebrow and asked nonchalantly, "Do you want her to face more punishment?"

If Nina wanted, he could lend a hand.

Unexpectedly, Nina shook her head, saying indifferently, "No need, I don’t want to be entangled with them anymore."

Not want to be involved with Vincent Lancaster?

Julian’s eyes darkened, a thoughtful look appearing in them.

Now that Nina seemed indifferent towards Vincent Lancaster, perhaps she no longer had feelings for him.

And what about her old flame?

Did that man surpass Vincent?

Although Ethan Sherman had been driven away by his power and had given up on Nina, it didn’t mean Nina had forgotten him.

Julian said, "Yes, since you’ve broken up, it’s best not to have any entanglements."

It’s best she doesn’t get involved with her old flame either.

Nina didn’t know what Julian was thinking; she assumed he was implying something. Thinking about parting ways in the future, with no ties left, she paled a bit.

"What’s wrong?" Julian noticed her paled complexion.

"No, nothing, I bit my tongue," Nina quickly found an excuse to brush it off.

The two of them finished their meal each preoccupied with their thoughts.

After eating, Julian was sitting on the sofa. Nina went to find him after washing the dishes.

She sat beside Julian, wanting to say something but hesitating.

Julian patiently waited for her to speak without rushing her.

After a moment of deliberation, Nina spoke, "Julian, the mural at Zenith is almost done. If I get other orders, I might have to travel."

Hearing this, Julian’s brows tightly knitted together.