For quite some time, Julia was in a dilemma. She had been pondering if she should attend the opening party of Jean's company. On the day of the grand opening, Julia finally decided to show up at Jean's party. She donned a simple, close-fitting black dress and tied her hair into a wrap-around ponytail.

The opening ceremony was grandiose, and most of Julia's friends and coworkers attended the event. A long buffet table was set-up, around a dozen various dishes and desserts were served, and there was a wine bar for those who like their booze. A band of musicians serenade the guests. Despite the impressive number of attendees, no one greeted Julia for they were afraid of offending Jean.

As they came here to get acquainted with Barton, most of the guests were careful not to slight his daughter. Julia had all the time to look around for Jean since most people avoided talking to her. She wanted to speak to Jean and get things done and over with as soon as possible.

"Julia, is that you?" A familiar voice came from behind Julia as she was looking around for Je

er stood out in the sea of reds and blacks. When she saw Julia standing by the corner of the room, a complacent smile appeared on her face.

In a flash, her face froze in terror as she caught a familiar figure darting to the exit. It was impossible! Why was he here?

"Jean? Jean? What's wrong with you?" When Barton was about to introduce his friends to Jean, he noticed that she was absentmindedly staring at the direction of the door. He could not figure out what happened. Jean, after hearing Barton's question, recovered from her shock.

"Dad, I'm fine," she quickly mumbled. But her face turned pale. She glanced at Barton and excused herself. "I saw my sister. I'll go and say hello to her."

As she spoke, she ignored what Barton said about his friends and dashed towards Julia. She grabbed her hand and asked with a pale face, "Who was that? Who were you talking to just now?"

"Just now?" Julia was stunned. "You mean the man who suddenly left?

I don't know him. I bumped into him by accident and he ran away without saying anything. It's so weird."