Chapter 535

After finally dealing with her parents and sending them back to the hotel, Helen dialed Julien's number. He answered quickly. Feeling a bit down because of her parents' earlier remarks, she needed someone to talk to, someone she could rely on—and that person was Julien. Half an hour later, Julien arrived to pick her up and took her to his place. The moment they stepped through the door, Julien greeted her with an intense, breath-stealing kiss. They hadn't seen each other for a few days, and as they said, absence made the heart grow fonder. Julien's passion was more intense than usual. From the doorway to the living room couch, he kissed her the entire way. As he leaned over her, careful not to press too hard, his tenderness and attentiveness showed. His deep, piercing gaze shimmered with a tide of desire that made her heart race. Just as the moment reached its peak, Helen opened her eyes slightly, glancing at her wrist. She noticed a bracelet sparkling under the light. "What's th