Chapter 3

I froze, instinctively hanging up the phone, but couldn't help but marvel at how much these people loved to suddenly speak from behind others.

I turned around, seeing Julian's distinctly unhappy expression.

After a moment of hesitation, I explained, "Oh, nothing. Just some old colleagues asking what I plan to do after resigning. I was just joking with them, saying I'm going home to inherit the family business."

Julian frowned, about to speak, but I had already walked several steps away. I looked back and called out, "Coming? There are still a few jewelry pieces to be presented."

Hearing that,…