Chapter 234
Imagining Julian in a wheelchair, she wondered how she could get the dragonblood fruit from him and
retreat safely.
However, as she spun around, the scene in front of her stunned her.
The person approaching wasnât a sickly, obese middleâaged man as she had expected, but a graceful
woman in her late twenties.
The woman was dressed in a fiery red bodyâfitting gown, showing off her curvy yet slim figure. A white
fox fur scarf was draped over her shoulders like a shawl. She looked pure and innocent. Those eyes
brightened with joy and surprise the moment she looked up and saw Natalie.
âYouâre Dr. Nichols?â Liliana Hoffman smiled gracefully. âDo you know how long I have been looking for
you? It has been challenging to find you.â
Natalie was taken aback by her words.
Wasnât it Julian the one who spent a billion to find me? Wasnât it him who hired a top hacker to attack
Xavian? How can it be this beautiful lady?
âYou...â
âHi, Iâm Liliana Hoffman. Just calling me Liliana will do.â
Liliana reached for Natalieâs hand, but Natalie almost flung the formerâs hand away the moment her hand
touched hers.
Lilianaâs hand was as cold as ice.
Liliana apologized, âDr. Nichols, Iâm sorry. Have I chilled you? I already have Milton prepare some warm
soup for you. Please have some first before we discuss my husbandâs condition.â
Husband? So sheâs Julianâs wife?
Natalie wasnât in a rush to see Julian but wanted to familiarize herself with the Todd residence and
everyone there.
From the moment she stepped into the manor, she couldnât help feeling that something was off about it.
Natalie was led into a luxurious dining room. The table was piled with a variety of delicious dishes.
Liliana filled Natalieâs plate with some crab meat. Then she said with a smile, âDr. Nichols, I know you
have no intention of revealing your identity, but I have been searching for you since a few months back. I
had no choice but to use this method, since you were unwilling to show yourself. But itâs good that you
approached me, or else Iâd have to go to Dellmoor myself to invite you personally.â