Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law-Chapter 772 - 771 Julia’s Banter (4)_1

The coolness of the early morning was quickly swept away by the ever-rising sun, and temperatures became scorchingly hot.

It was just nine in the morning, and the sun was already searing the skin.

Adele Horne's BMW and Julia Bluen's black Mercedes arrived at Huayi almost simultaneously.

Both got out of their cars and walked towards the Office Building, one after the other.

"Sister-in-law," called Adele, who was behind and quickly caught up to Julia.

Julia, immersed in the warmth and happiness of her family of three from last night, didn't notice that her sister-in-law had almost followed her into the company. Hearing Adele's voice, her pretty face showed a hint of awkwardness. Hmm, I let Noah Reyes into the company yesterday, and I don't know what has developed between him and my sister-in-law. If Adele finds out it was me who let Noah into the company, will she blame me?

As the wife who was always spoiled by her husband, she felt slightly guilty at this moment.

Turning around, Julia looked at Adele walking towards her as if nothing was amiss, her face beaming with her usual smile as she greeted, "Adele, good morning."

"Sister-in-law," Adele replied, returning the greeting as she reached Julia's side. Then, walking side by side into the building, she started to ramble on about trivial topics to Julia.

The more Adele talked about trivial matters, the more Julia felt something was off. What does this girl want to say to me?

Another black luxury sedan charged in like a dark horse, parking at the entrance of the Office Building, near the windows of the Administrative Department. Noah Reyes stepped out of the car and happened to meet the two sisters-in-law as they climbed the steps.

Noah, decked in a black suit, commanded attention wherever he went, just like Glades Horne did.

Upon seeing him, both sisters-in-law paused in their steps.

Adele cast a quick glance at him, her face slightly stern as she continued inside.

"Adele."

Noah quickly stepped forward, blocking her path.

The receptionist behind the front desk secretly cast adoring glances at Noah Reyes. Such an outstanding man is pursuing Assistant Horne, yet she remains indifferent—what a waste! If Mr. Reyes pursued us, we'd throw ourselves into his arms right away. Alas, people are fated differently.

"Mr. Noah," Julia said promptly, pulling Adele behind her to shield her the moment Noah stopped Adele. Her pretty face was arranged in a professional smile as she spoke, "Mr. Noah, I'm sorry, but it's work hours now."

Noah glanced at her. This woman must have some ulterior motive. Just yesterday afternoon, during work hours, she let me into the company. Why has she switched to this strictly businesslike demeanor now, basically telling me to get lost if there's no business?

"I'm here to discuss a partnership," Noah said in a low voice. And during work hours, I have every reason to stay.

"Discuss a partnership?" Julia's professional smile brightened. Seeing her smile always gave Noah a tingling sensation on his scalp, a chilling feeling.

"As the CEO of the Black Emperor Group, I'd like to discuss a partnership with your company," Noah stated. "However, I request that Assistant Horne be the one to receive me." He was craftily specifying Adele by name. I can't stay in Syrena for much longer. I'm eager to secure Adele's forgiveness and define our relationship before I have to leave again.

"Sister-in-law," whispered Adele from behind Julia, her thoughts in disarray. I planned to pull Sister-in-law aside for a heart-to-heart as soon as we get back to the office. I don't want to confront Noah, at least not now.

Julia gave her a calming look, then smiled at Noah. "Mr. Noah, I am the person in charge at Huayi. If you wish to discuss a partnership, you should surely speak to me, the General Manager, right? Adele is just my Assistant; she can't make decisions." I'm not deliberately downplaying my sister-in-law's role; I just have a trap set, waiting for Mr. Noah to fall right in.

Noah Reyes's handsome eyes narrowed slightly as he scanned Julia's pretty, melon-seed-shaped face. Then he spoke in a deep voice, "I'll only talk with Assistant Horne. Otherwise, no deal."

"No deal is fine with me. So, if there's nothing else, please leave," Julia retorted, even more assertive.

Noah Reyes was seething internally. My brother-in-law's entire family is ruthless! His father is ruthless, he's ruthless, and even his wife is ruthless!

"GM Bluen, if you let me talk with Assistant Horne, I can make your Huayi the leader of the toy industry," Noah Reyes tempted Julia with the prospect of huge profits. When it came to business, he knew profits were the best lure.

Julia indeed beamed with delight. The leader of the toy industry? Hmm, I like that!

"Sister-in-law."

The moment Adele saw her sister-in-law's beaming face, she had a sinking feeling. Oh no, Sister-in-law will definitely throw me to the wolves for the sake of business!

"Fine, I can agree to let Adele talk with you, but on one condition," Julia said teasingly, smiling as she turned and pointed to the small garden and empty spaces in front of the entrance. "If Mr. Reyes is willing to run ten laps around these areas, then I'll accept your request. I'll let my dear Adele accompany you to discuss business, love, even romance. I might even give Adele a day off so you two can talk to your hearts' content. How about that?"

This offer was incredibly tempting for Noah Reyes!

"Sister-in-law!"

Adele cried out again in a low voice. Her sister-in-law's pranks are too much! The open space in front of the Office Building is three hundred meters per lap; ten laps would be three thousand meters! Running three kilometers would exhaust anyone!

"And, you must run the whole time; walking isn't allowed," Julia continued to smile as she added more conditions.

Having said that, her face was full of mirth. Her almond-shaped eyes, sparkling, remained fixed on her future brother-in-law, filled with mischief, provocation, and also a hint of testing. I want to see just how important Adele is to him.

Noah Reyes's status was even more prestigious than Glades Horne's. Even in Syrena, few people knew his true identity, but as the CEO of the Black Emperor Group, he was still a highly significant figure. To run ten laps around the entrance of someone else's Office Building under the blazing sun—if word of this got out, it would undoubtedly make front-page headlines.

Julia was obviously goading Noah Reyes, though testing him was a significant component of her plan.

Noah Reyes's expression darkened. This future sister-in-law is even better at tormenting people than my own brother-in-law! To be precise, the entire Horne family excels at tormenting people, especially the old matriarch!

Thinking of the old matriarch, Noah Reyes felt a familiar ache in his stomach.

"Well? Are you willing?" Julia asked Noah Reyes with a smile, her tone light as if discussing the weather. "Actually, ten laps won't take much time; it's only three thousand meters, you know."

Only three thousand meters? People with poor stamina couldn't even crawl that distance.

Adele grumbled internally, Sister-in-law is getting more and more devious!