“Yes, Mr. Barnet. I understand,” the housekeeper said respectfully as she hung up the phone.
“Can I leave now?” Aurora glanced at her.
The housekeeper still smiled, “Miss Montgomery, you may leave, but Mr. Barnet has requested that you have breakfast before you go. Mr. Barnet is very considerate of you, Miss Montgomery. Please don’t disappoint him.”
“Alright, I’ll eat,” Aurora said. She was hungry and just wanted to leave.
After finishing her breakfast, the housekeeper arranged for a car to take her away as agreed.
“Miss Montgomery, give me a call when you’re done, and I will come pick you up,” the chauffeur said respectfully.
“Okay.” Aurora got out of the car briskly, slammed the door, and walked away without looking back.
Was she really going to keep Julian company? Impossible. The housekeeper’s reminder had made her realize how easily deceived that man was.
In front of Julian, all she needed to do was act distressed and obedient, and he would agree to her requests.
For her, it was all too easy. Her greatest achievement over these three years was her growth.
Even if she felt aggrieved, she would never show it. As long as it served her purpose, she was willing to do anything.
If she didn’t appear weak today, how would Julian take her lightly?
Later in the afternoon, she planned to turn off her phone and see what he would do.
Aurora had a busy day, attending two classes and spending the rest of her time handling paperwork for a new company.
“Miss Montgomery, shall I take you to the hotel?” Cameron asked. The accommodation at the school was not up to standard, and Aurora often stayed at five-star hotels.
“No, just drop me off at school today.” Aurora shook her head.
“Okay, Miss Montgomery,” Cameron said, following the usual routine and dropping her off before reaching the school gate.
At that moment, Aurora had already changed into her plain disguise in the car. Julian would definitely not recognize her.
Her phone was already turned off, and Aurora cheerfully imagined Julian fuming at that moment.
Just half an hour ago, after finishing his day’s work and in high spirits, Julian had dialed Aurora’s number.
He planned to personally pick her up for a splendid night together, having fantasized about it all day.
Should he book a luxurious star-themed room at the fanciest hotel, or revisit the intimacy of three years ago at home?
The more he thought about it, the more he couldn’t wait for nightfall. He had been excited all day, thinking of her.
Knowing she was busy, he had not disturbed her earlier, but as he smiled and pressed the dial button…
A cold, mechanical voice came through. “I’m sorry. The number you have dialed is switched off. Please…”
Switched off?
He had been tricked by her again, infuriating Julian to the point of smashing his phone.
That woman was probably hiding somewhere, laughing at him!
“Check every hotel in this city. I need to know where she’s staying!” Julian commanded, his face icy.
Only she could deceive him like this, twice.
He swore that if he caught her, he would punish her until she begged for mercy.
Seeing Julian’s stern demeanor, Rocky knew that Aurora had seriously angered his boss this time.
“Yes.”
Julian quickly thought it through. Checking the hotels was something Aurora would anticipate, so she likely wouldn’t stay at a hotel tonight.
Where would she go?
Montgomery family Manor? She had been hiding ever since her return, so that was out of the question.
A friend’s house? Susan had hurt her deeply before, so that was also unlikely.
That left only one place. The school!
With a stern face, Julian drove directly to Aurora’s school.