Chapter 13 Are You Crazy ? At Nigori Adult Store . +10 Free Cons As the clock struck seven , Juliette ordered takeout . Just as she finished eating , someone walked in . "Hello , welcome ! " Juliette instinctively greeted before looking up at the visitor . Seeing the familiar face , a delighted smile spread across her lips . " Cassie , you're here ! " Cassie White was her college roommate . Though they had different majors , they shared a deep . bond . When she was in prison , Cassie was the only one who visited her . Just yesterday , she had told Cassie about her new job , and she hadn't expected her to come so soon . " I'm so happy you're finally out ! " Cassie ran up and pulled her into a warm hug . " I originally wanted to pick you up when you were released , but our chief editor sent me out of town to interview a celebrity . It took longer than expected . " " It's fine . I understand . I'm really happy for you , Cassie . You've built the life you wanted and became a journalist . That's amazing ! " Juliette said admiringly . I'm not some big - shot journalist , just a lowly paparazzo . The important interviews are always handled by the chief editor . " Cassie waved dismissively , but her eyes held a deep regret as she looked at Juliette . " That damn Vivienne ... If it weren't for her , you'd be the most successful person among all my friends . Back in school , you were the top student in the medical program ! And now ... " Cassie glanced around the store , filled with an over - the - top , gaudy atmosphere , and felt furious . " At least I cut my losses in time . I got to see people's true colors . Not marrying Gavin is the best thing that ever happened to me , " Juliette sighed . In just three short years , she felt like she had lived a lifetime , gaining so much clarity . " That scumbag will regret it one day . I'll be waiting for that moment . " " By the way , Jules , have your parents come looking for you ? " Since Juliette and getting out of told cach other everything , Juliette shared her experiences after After listening to everything . Cassie was mad . " Are you sure you're actually their biological daughter ? " 1/3 19:48 Fri , Sep 26 Chapter 13 Are You Crazy ? 回 +10 Free Coins " Knowing my parents , if I weren't , would they really have raised me for over 20 years ? " That did make sense . Those two leeches didn't seem like the type to raise someone else's child . " But you shouldn't have just married some random guy ! That's such a huge loss for you . You're beautiful and highly educated ! What kind of man couldn't you get ? " Cassie said . " My dear Cassie , 1 didn't just pick randomly . My new husband is actually quite handsome ." " Handsome ? Handsome like Gavin ? " Cassie asked skeptically . Gavin might be scum , but there was no denying his looks . In all her years of working , Cassie had yet to find a man who could match his godly face , not even among male celebrities . Juliette had never compared Max and Gavin before . Now that Cassie brought it up , she actually thought about it for the first time . Max was very tall . probably a few centimeters taller than Gavin . Gavin had an innate authority that made people respect him , but Max carried himself with an effortless composure that could perfectly counter Gavin's intimidating aura . There was also an air of aristocracy about Max , as if he had been raised in a prestigious family for generations . " I think Max is on par with him - maybe even a little better ," Juliette concluded after weighing it carefully . " Whoa ! " Cassie's eyes lit up . Why was her luck so bad ? She never seemed to run into any ridiculously handsome men ! " If he's that handsome , you should just sleep with him ! You work in an adult store , so you must know which products sell the best . Use them on him one by one ! " Cassie waggled her eyebrows , looking every bit like a mischievous troublemaker . Juliette burst out laughing . " Enough of that nonsense ! Our marriage won't last . He only married me to deal with his family . We'll probably be divorced within a few months . " " Trust me , sleep with him before the divorce . No loss ! " Cassie advised again . The two of them chatted excitedly , and time flew by . Soon , it was time for Juliette to clock out . After saying their goodbyes and making plans to meet again , they parted ways . Juliette's workplace wasn't far from her apartment . It was 10:20 p.m. when she walked home . She assumed Max would be back by now , but the apartment was eerily quiet #hy isn't he home yet ? Is he working vertime ? Changing into shippers , she was about to head to the bathroom when she suddenly froze . Max . 2/3 19:48 Fri , Sep 26 Chapter 13 Are You Crazy ? a 10 Free Coins had caused a huge scene at the Monroe Residence for her . Would her parents try to take revenge on him afterward ? The thought struck her like lightning , and the more she considered it , the more she felt it was likely . She wanted to contact Max but realized that , she didn't even have his phone number . Having a crazy family was already exhausting . She didn't want Max to suffer because of them Juliette grabbed her phone and keys . She didn't even bother changing her shoes before . running out to look for him . A cool autumn wind blew through the streets , rustling fallen leaves . She searched everywhere but couldn't find him . " Sir , look . Isn't that Ms. Monroe ? " Henry chuckled . Well , Juliette's face was a sight for sore eyes . Even with worry written all over her features , the falling leaves framed her in such a picturesque way that every moment looked like a scene from a movie . Max had just finished a call with a business partner . Looking up , he spotted her familiar figure . It was late at night . What was she doing wandering around instead of staying home ? " You go ahead . I'll walk the rest of the way ," Max said , not wanting her to see what kind of car he was driving . He didn't want her getting the wrong idea . " Got it . " Henry drove off . Juliette had searched high and low, but it was pointless . She had to go back to the Monroe Residence to ask if they had taken Max . She hurriedly crossed the street . " Hey ! " A slender wrist was suddenly grabbed by a strong hand . With just a slight pull , Max realized how alarmingly light she was . She was effortlessly pulled into his arms , her nose filling with the cool , distant scent of his cologne . Just then , a car sped past . Juliette , are you crazy ? " Max scolded with a dark expression . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!