Twin Cupids at Work Daddy Come Home novel Chapter 452

The front door swung open, the sound echoing through the quiet villa. Even the smallest noise seemed sharp and clear in the stillness. A servant moved forward with practiced ease. “You’re home early today, sir.”

Julian just nodded, his voice calm. “Yeah.” His face, perfectly handsome, barely showed any emotion, but it was obvious he was in a good mood. The staff knew why. Whenever Madeline was coming over, Julian always seemed lighter, happier, and he’d come home earlier than usual. The whole house felt easier lately. When he was smiling, the staff could finally relax, so even the servants liked Madeline. They already treated her as if she was the future lady of the house.

Julian looked toward the woman sitting on the sofa. A hint of warmth softened his eyes as he stepped into the living room. “You’re early.”

Helene shifted, feeling the air change as he entered. When she looked up, her gaze collided with Julian’s dark eyes. She froze.

Julian’s brow immediately tightened as he took a closer look at the woman on the couch. “Why are you here?”

He’d thought it was Madeline from behind. He hadn’t expected Helene.

Helene jumped to her feet, panic flickering in her eyes. The memory of those three gunshots haunted her, so just seeing Julian made her heart race with fear. But she forced herself to breathe, to push the feeling down. She tried to act normal, like nothing had ever happened. “Julian, you’re back.”

Somehow, she was good at pretending. It had only been a little over a week since she’d been rescued, and she could already put on a brave face.

Julian took in her outfit. She was dressed exactly how Madeline liked to dress. Her hair was even styled the same way. No wonder he’d gotten the two mixed up at first. They both knew exactly what she was doing.

Something cold flickered in Julian’s eyes. The silence stretched between them until Helene felt like she couldn’t breathe.

“Are you not leaving?” Julian’s voice left no room for argument.

Helene’s fingers trembled. She couldn’t just leave, not before she got what she wanted. Even though she resented him, every time she saw him, felt that commanding presence, she couldn’t help being drawn in. A twisted thought crept in, the idea that even a moment with him was worth it if it could hurt Madeline and get back at him too.

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