Chapter 231
Julie's POV
What was Steve doing here? The moment his green eyes landed on me, they widened in sheer disbelief. He froze as if he had seen a ghost. A sudden chill invaded my limbs; I wanted to run, to vanish.
He couldn't know the truth, and I couldn't risk anyone else here finding out he was my brother. But I remained rooted to the spot, unable to move a single muscle.
Carlos approached first, speaking in his usual calm tone. "Good morning, Julie. Is Robert doing better today?"
My tongue felt heavy, but I forced myself to collect my shattered nerves. I spoke quickly, my voice clear enough for Steve to hear, hoping to prevent him from exposing us before he could utter a word. "Who is this young man with you? Is he your brother?"
Steve was stunned.
He blinked repeatedly, staring at me in disbelief as if my words had been a physical slap. Carlos looked at him, then back at me. "Oh, this is Steve... one of my men."
