Aurora stood still, quietly observing the woman before Julian. She was enchantingly stunning, dressed in elegant attire, every move reflecting grace. Clearly, she came from a distinguished family, her smile reminiscent of Aurora’s own past self, raised in luxury and affection. Her eyes sparkled familiarly with the look of love.
Julian, on the other hand, wore a clear look of disdain, his attention drifting, eyes scanning the surroundings as if searching for someone. It was evident in his gaze that he harbored no interest in the woman.
When his eyes met Aurora’s, they lit up. His usually tight lips curved slightly as he walked towards her.
“Where are you going, Julian? Mr. Alvarez said we should go see him together,” the woman said, catching up and grabbing Julian’s arm as he attempted to leave.
Julian, who detested being touched, his eyes turned cold as he said, “Let go.”
His voice was as cold as ice. The woman, reminded of his dislike, apologized hurriedly, “I’m sorry. It wasn’t intentional. I just…”
As the woman faced his cold gaze, a look of hurt crossed her face. During this brief altercation, Aurora approached them.
“Aurora, all settled?” he asked with a smile, looking at Aurora.
For the first time, the woman saw a tender expression on his face, his eyes filled with adoration. Following his gaze, she saw Aurora in a red dress approaching.
Aurora had a powerful aura, clearly not someone to be taken lightly.
“Yes, but what about you?” Aurora linked arms with Julian before asking, “Aren’t you going to introduce me?” She looked towards the woman in pink.
“Who are you? I am his fiancee!” The woman in pink was upset that Julian had been so angry when she touched him, yet this other woman could freely hold his arm.
Julian, however, looked at Aurora not with anger but with indulgence. Aurora seemed familiar to her, but the woman in pink couldn’t place her.
“Lindsay Gilpin, the young lady of the Gilpin family,” Julian introduced casually.
No wonder Aurora found her familiar. They had probably met at some childhood gathering. The Gilpin family, like Aurora’s, was one of the top four wealthy clans.
Lindsay had two outstanding older brothers. Her eldest brother, Samuel Gilpin, who was also one of Aurora’s business rivals, often competed with her for contracts in the United States. It felt like he was playing a game with her, as he would secure contracts only to relinquish them at the last moment to Aurora.
So, it turned out Lindsay was Samuel’s sister and Julian’s fiancee. Aurora could only channel her frustration towards her brother onto her.
“Miss Gilpin, nice to meet you. I’m Aurora, Julian’s girlfriend,” Aurora said confidently, stepping forward to shake her hand.
At the word “girlfriend”, Lindsay’s expression changed. Although Julian had always avoided her and treated her coldly, as long as he had no girlfriend, she still had a chance.
But this woman actually claimed to be his girlfriend. “No, that’s impossible. Julian, she’s not your girlfriend, right? You already have me after all.”
In a moment of urgency, she grabbed Julian’s hand. Julian, with a dark expression, said, “Let go.”
“I won’t let go. You are my fiance. How can you be with another woman?” Lindsay looked at the seductive Aurora.
Although Aurora was the young lady of the Montgomery family, Genevieve had deliberately suppressed her previously, rarely bringing her to important occasions. Thus, although everyone knew there was a “Miss Montgomery”, her appearance remained unknown.
When people mentioned “Miss Montgomery”, they thought of Ivy, not knowing it was Aurora. Few knew Aurora was the true heiress of the Montgomery family.
And the situation Aurora found herself in today was not at all supported by the Montgomery family. Wherever she went, she never flaunted the Montgomery family name.
She was just Aurora, with no ties to the Montgomery family.
“Lindsay, I never attended any part of our engagement. The person engaged to you is Julian Alvarez, not me. This is my girlfriend, Aurora,” Julian explained calmly.
He was thankful that Aurora had become very mature over these three years. Even when she heard from Hayden that he had a fiancee, her expression remained calm.
She wasn’t impulsive like Lindsay. Her face always carried a serene expression, as if nothing could affect her.
Julian’s explanation was actually for Aurora. Aurora appeared calm because she had faith in Julian.
Even though she knew Julian’s feelings for her were genuine, what was this about a fiancee? Now, hearing his explanation, the knot in Aurora’s heart dissolved.
Born into a wealthy family, she understood that arranged marriages were common. Since Julian had not acknowledged it, it must have been arranged by the Alvarez family.
Aurora now realized that Julian and she had to be more careful when dealing with the Alvarez family.
“No matter whether your surname is Alvarez or Barnet, our marriage has been set, and no one can change that.” Lindsay’s face grew more agitated, attracting the attention of many onlookers.
“Young master, Mr. Alvarez wants to see you.” A few black-suited bodyguards suddenly appeared as the standoff continued.
Julian glanced at them coldly. “He wants to see me, and I have to go? No,” he snorted coldly, ready to leave with Aurora.
“Young master, please don’t make it difficult for us. Today is a day of great joy. Let’s not make a spectacle,” the bodyguard said, not intending to let them pass.
“It’s not my day of great joy.” Julian seemed extremely reluctant to meet that person.
“Mr. Alvarez also wants to meet this young lady. Young master, please don’t keep him waiting.”
“Why not? Since he wants to meet me, then go meet him,” Aurora said with a playful smile.
Julian never told her about his family affairs. Now, it seemed his past might be even more tragic than hers. Otherwise, why would he reject even his own surname?
Indeed, the wealthy weren’t always glamorous as they appeared.