Chapter 552

"You haven't replied to my messages for a while," Julien said. Helen apologized, "Sorry, my phone ran out of battery and shut down." This morning, she had been too preoccupied fooling around with him in the bathroom. By the time they were done, she was exhausted and forgot to charge her phone or bring a power bank. About an hour ago, the last 5% of her battery finally gave out. He sighed softly, his tone helpless. "Don't let it happen again." "I'm sorry," she apologized sincerely. Alexander cleared his throat and said, "Mr. Gallagher?" He recognized Julien. Though slightly tipsy, he retained some clarity as his gaze shifted between Julien and Helen, deeply skeptical of what he saw. It was almost as if he was unable to believe it. Julien greeted him calmly, "Mr. Fields." He extended his hand, shaking Alexander's in a serious manner. Even with his slowed thinking, Alexander pieced it together. Choosing not to point it out, he said, "Apologies, I had a bit too much to drink and g