Chapter 265

Shelmaine made a shushing gesture and said, "Stop causing trouble, all of you." She then pulled Julien into the office. Julien still held the bouquet, looking at her with a hint of worry. "You're not going to turn me down, are you?" Shelmaine had so much to say, but nothing came out. She tried to act casual and joked, "If you're so afraid, why did you still propose?" "I'll still propose even if you say no. If you don't agree today, I'll be back tomorrow. Sooner or later, you'll say yes." Julien's expression was completely earnest, his tone suggesting he wasn't joking at all. Shelmaine couldn't help but chuckle. "What am I supposed to say to that? Do you enjoy being turned down?" "I'm not, but I just want to be with you." After everything that had happened, Julien realized someone was deliberately trying to keep him and Shelmaine apart. It was obvious who that person was. The more they tried to get involved, the more determined he became to be with her—even to the point of wanting