Chapter 87

Shelmaine didn't know how to respond, so she ignored the message. But that did not stop Julien from texting her again, "Do you like the flowers I sent you?" This time, she replied, "Stop sending me flowers. They're a waste of money." He teased, "Aw, aren't you considerate? Don't worry, I have plenty of cash to spare." She retorted, "The trash can is full every day because of the flowers." "Liar. You left the flowers in the office." Shelmain sighed. "Did you bribe Beatrix again?" Julien wrote in mock outrage, "Your false accusations hurt, milady. I did not bribe her; I simply saw Beatrix's latest post on Instagram and noticed the flowers in the background." Whether or not it truly was a coincidence remained a secret between Julien and Beatrix. Shelmaine wasn't angry at him, but she felt guilty for dragging Julien into this just to spite Samuel and the others. She wondered if she was doing the right thing; she couldn't stand to be so cruel. Julien was kind to her and innocent. H