Chapter 41

After a long pause, Alex let out a cold, disdainful snort. "You lack awareness, spout nonsense, and are utterly unreliable." Those words were delivered with such iciness and ridicule that Julian finally realized how silent the other guests had become. He had become the main character of this gala—but it was the main character who was to be mocked. Julian was stunned at first. Then, his face turned a bright red. He had been upset at first, but he quickly became furious. He was enraged by the humiliation he just suffered. With Julian still standing in place, Alex raised his wine glass slightly and said, "Enjoy yourselves, everyone." Under the soothing music, the gala quickly returned to its lively, social atmosphere. Everyone was enjoying themselves, except for the tactless Julian. When the gala ended, I had almost forgotten about the disruption Julian caused. On the plane back to Grandview, Alex suddenly asked, "So, the reason you asked me if the Blakes would be at the gala on th