Chapter 3The Ex-Factor
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Come on, let's go!
The braver ex wins!!!
I clearly heard a faint grunt from Julian's nose over the phone, "Good, very good..."
Suddenly, the call was hung up.
The busy signal echoed loudly in the empty studio.
Awkward atmosphere.
"Hahaha, Julian is quite grumpy in the morning," the host laughed it off.
The comments started partying again.
[Speechless, why is Chloe adding drama?]
[OMG, Julian straight up said he has no interest.]
[Does this mean Chloe harassed him a lot before? Otherwise, such a gentleman wouldn't say that...]
[Knowing he and her female friend like each other, yet still throwing herself at him like a green tea b*tch, disgusting.]
[Bella run! You treat her like a sister, she treats you like a stepping stone!]
[You guys are crazy, conspiracy theories over everything.]
[Watch it if you want, get out if you don't, no one's forcing you!]
I was dumbfounded, speechless.
Everyone here is completely immersed in their own art!!!
If you're so bored, go find a factory and sew some shoes!
And that damn Julian!
If you can't speak, sew your mouth shut!!!
The camera persisted in filming my phone.
I forced a smile.
"Task completed, I guess."
Before the words fell, a WeChat message from Julian popped up at the top of the screen.
[Send me the time and location!]
[I want to see what kind of ghost wedding you can pull off in such a rush.]
[I'm going to steal candy from kids.]
[Snatch cigarettes from old men.]
[Throw wine at uncles.]
[Fight for the bouquet.]
[Rip off the groom's hair gel and shoe lifts!]
???!
The guests and host widened their eyes.
They leaned in, disbelief on their faces.
"Are you and Julian...?"
"Nothing! We are nothing! He's just being abstract haha!"
I waved my hands frantically, shaking my head at warp speed.
But Julian wouldn't let me go.
Messages kept coming.
[I mean...]
[I'm willing to be the side piece!]
[Hear that? I'm willing to be the side piece!!]
[Who knows if your husband's stamina is from pills!]
[I don't need pills!]
[So, right now, accept the video call and inspect the goods!!!]
Before anyone could react, the video call ringtone deafened the room!