Refusing To Divorce (Julia and Harry)
Refusing 52

Chapter

52

Julia was still in the dark about Harry's situation when her phone started blowing up with calls from paparazzi, all of them wanting an interview. Faced with the never-ending buzz of unknown calls, Julia swiftly put her phone on silent.

She reached out to Harry through WhatsApp, replaceing him in the process of having Alden pay off media outlets to pull the trending news, although it was too late. Arya had been exposed, and now everyone knew Harry's beloved first love was back.

The media and netizens pieced together that Harry hadn't been linked with any women lately, probably due to Arya's return, finally making the playboy settle down

Right now, no one considered how Julia might feel. Everyone was curious about her reaction. Julia scrolled through the comments and trending news expressionlessly, feeling batter inside.

What was worse wasn't that Harry hadn't reached out following the explosion of news, nor that he was only concerned about Arya, but that Donald called her up and scolded her for not keeping Harry's attention

I'm just

a cash DOW in your eyes, huh? Do you think you have any right to sell me what to do? Even if Harry did want a divorce, it's none of your business. Have you ever treated me as your daughter after my mom passed away?" Furious, Julia hurled her phone to the ground, screen. She hated Donald and everyone pushing her into the limelight.

At this point, Julia had no desire to answer anyone's calls. She just collapsed onto her bed, mentally checking out.

Over at Harry's, realizing Arya's place had been exposed, they moved quickly to relocate her to fend off intrusive paparazzi. Meanwhile, Harry stayed behind at the office to manage the fallout from the leaked news.

As Lucia's calls came in, Harry brushed them off. For now, silencing the rumors was his top priority.

Caught up in all the work, when Harry finally checked the time, it was already the wee hours. His phone had been ringing with unknown numbers. whereas Julia's contact sat quietly in his phone book, never once coming alive through the chaos.

Glancing at the clock, Harry was left thinking about Julia. Why hasn't she reached out! With such a scandal breaking, she should've contacted me immediately, he thought.

ely to replace her line busy.

After pondering for a while, Harry tried calling Julia, only to

Given the night's drama. Harry knew the paparazzi must've bombarded him, not to mention Julia. Her phone probably hadn't had a moment's rest

either.

As Alden brought in a fresh coffee and saw Harry ready to leave, he cautioned. "Mr. Wright, with the news being hot off the press, there ist be many paparazzi lurking downstairs. You're not planning to see Miss Hill now, are you?" Harry, boxing his collar, replied indifferently. "Who said I was going to see Arya?? -

Then, Mr. Wright where to?" Alden inquired

Harry had often been caught in the past, out with different actresses or internet celebrities, but they had never caused as much trouble as today's.

"Home," Harry stated matter-of-factly.

Hearing that, Alden prepared the car, thinking heading home was preferable to visiting Arya....

The chilly breeze of early morning, even in March, still carried a nigrof winter. Harry, wide awake, watched the familiar scenes pass by outside, coldly asking, "Do we know who leaked the news?"

Harry had always kept Arya's place well-guarded against even the most persistent paparazzi, yet this time, everything open. Someone must be behind this

"We're still investigating. We should have some leads by tomorrow morning" Alden replied.

is out in the

Harry looked away, and his thoughts drifted to Julia. With this going on, Julia's probably furious. She's most likely at home, cussing me out or venting her frustration on my belongings. Once I see her, she'll probably mock me, he wondered, somewhat accustomed to Julia However, when Harry got home, the entire villa was pitch black, including Julia's room, looking nothing like what he'd expected on the ride back.

Alden carefully studied Harry, his expression making it clear he was furious.

Upon entering the villa, Harry made a beeline for Julia's room. Julia normally didn't lock her door when sleeping alone, so Hurry was surprised when be easily opened the door.

With the tip of a switch, the room was bathed in light, Julia sat up reflexively, her gaze coinciding with Harry's in the eerie silence. Neither said a

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