Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law-Chapter 774 - 773 Leaving Once Again (2)_1

A grand showdown between rivals. The winner would get Julia's sister-in-law, Adele, as a prize—to spend the day with him. As for the loser... well... Julia Bluen mused for a moment, a new prank already bubbling up in her mind.

Adele returned to her office. She wanted to work but couldn't settle down, so she stood by the window, quietly watching Noah Reyes run without pause, his determination clear.

How many laps has he run? she wondered.

Sister Julia really is something else, coming up with a prank like this. Everyone spoils her rotten. The Sister Julia I remember wasn't this mischievous. She only developed this playful side after marrying Big Brother. No doubt it was her elder brother—who doted on his wife to the point of spoiling her to the heavens—who had 'trained' her to be this way.

Gio Coleman's car came into view, and Adele frowned slightly in irritation.

This old classmate… he keeps showing up. He never talks about love, but his concern, the flowers every time… it makes me feel a bit…

Gio Coleman noticed Noah Reyes.

He thought he was seeing things, so he quickly got out of his car to check. Indeed, it was Noah Reyes.

He hurriedly asked a security guard what was going on.

The security guard wasn't very clear either, only knowing that Noah Reyes had come to see Adele and then, for some unknown reason, had started running and hadn't stopped.

At that moment, Julia Bluen made an internal call to the security room, allowing Gio Coleman to come in.

Gio Coleman didn't ask further. A teasing smile touched his lips as he walked towards the Huayi building. He deliberately slowed his pace, and when Noah Reyes eventually ran up to him, Gio greeted him cheerfully, "Mr. Reyes, exercising? The weather's nice, eh? Mmm, quite suitable for a workout."

"What are you doing here?" Seeing his rival again, Noah Reyes's face instantly darkened, but his feet didn't stop. He had already run five laps and had five more to go. If he stopped now, he would lose.

Julia isn't in sight right now, but knowing her sly nature, she must be standing by a window, watching me.

"Not much, just planning to have lunch with Adele later," Gio Coleman laughed.

"You dare! Gio, I'm warning you, Adele is my woman—my fiancée!" Noah Reyes yelled, running past Gio Coleman.

Gio Coleman still didn't understand why Noah Reyes was running around the open area. The blazing sun overhead was unbearable. He hurried to the front door of the Office Building, where the powerful air conditioning instantly made him feel extremely comfortable.

Noah Reyes, though not red-faced or out of breath, was sweating profusely and felt incredibly hot. His forehead, face, nose, and neck were drenched in sweat. Sweat poured off him like rain, soaking more than half of his white shirt.

Gio Coleman didn't want to feel smug, but at that moment, he couldn't help it. Despite his best efforts at composure, the stark contrast was too much, and he watched Noah Reyes with immense satisfaction.

I'm enjoying this cool air conditioning. So comfortable. Meanwhile, Noah Reyes is out there, baking in the sun, drenched in sweat. How miserable.

"Mr. Coleman."

Suddenly, a pleasant voice called from behind.

Gio Coleman quickly turned around to see Julia Bluen standing behind him with a slight smile, her eyes alight with amusement.

"Sister Julia, hello," Gio Coleman greeted her warmly, following Adele's way of addressing her.

Since he and Adele were classmates, it was natural for him to call Julia Bluen 'Sister Julia,' and she accepted it.

"Wondering why Mr. Reyes is running in this scorching sun?" Julia Bluen looked teasingly at Gio Coleman. She had a somewhat favorable impression of him, but when compared to Noah Reyes, Julia Bluen still leaned towards Noah—after all, he was Billy's biological father.

Gio Coleman glanced at Noah Reyes, who was still running, and shook his head with a faint smile.

Julia Bluen also glanced at Noah Reyes, then, smiling, explained why he was running under the blazing sun.

Upon learning that Noah Reyes had taken on the challenge of a three-kilometer run under the scorching sun just to spend a day with Adele, Gio Coleman couldn't bring himself to laugh.

He looked at the summer sun, blazing like a furnace; the moment it appeared, it felt as if you were being burned alive. Then he looked at Noah Reyes, still running relentlessly, his white shirt completely soaked with sweat. Gio Coleman couldn't help but feel shaken.

"Mr. Coleman, if it were you, would you accept my challenge?" Julia Bluen watched Gio Coleman with a beaming smile, yet he found something in it that seemed slightly cold, sending a shiver down his spine. "A three-kilometer run, just ten laps. It might be a bit hot, but could you finish it? Would you be willing to run? Look how fierce the sun is. Look how many people are secretly watching."

Could I accept it? Three kilometers, just ten laps. Maybe I could manage one or two, but ten? Looking at the open area, each lap a good three hundred meters, Gio Coleman wasn't sure he could complete ten. Even though I exercise occasionally, I know my own stamina. Besides, I'm a man of status and reputation. Running three kilometers at someone else's company just to chase a girl? It's… well, a bit comical. I'd become a laughingstock. Alright, for Adele's sake, I could ignore my status and reputation. The problem is, I simply don't have the stamina to finish a three-kilometer run.

Julia Bluen saw the myriad thoughts racing through Gio Coleman's mind, amusement evident in her eyes.

Superior or inferior, true feelings or false—a simple test reveals all. The old madam once used a cup of bitter tea to find out which of two men was better, who would treat Adele better. Now, with a three-kilometer run, I'm testing Adele's place in these two men's hearts. Gio Coleman might genuinely love Adele, but his love isn't strong enough yet, not strong enough to make him throw all caution to the wind. So… Mr. Coleman, I'm afraid you're out before you even started running. Just like Flynn Walker back then. Defeated before the battle even began.

"Sister Julia, where's Adele?" Gio Coleman asked, his mind heavy.

Julia Bluen looked at him intently before answering, "She's in her office. If it's urgent, you can go up and see her, but don't take too long. It is working hours, after all." She was clearly signaling that she didn't want Gio Coleman spending too much time with Adele.

Gio Coleman thanked her and turned to go inside, heading upstairs to find Adele.

Seeing Gio Coleman go inside, Noah Reyes shot Julia Bluen a sharp look.

Julia Bluen gave him a reassuring glance: Don't worry!

「Assistant's Office.」

That idiot! That fool! Sister Julia is just messing with you, and you actually fell for it and ran! Adele muttered ceaselessly, her heart clearly aching for Noah Reyes.

A knock came at the door.

Adele quickly averted her gaze, hurried back to her desk, sat down, and then called for the person to enter.

The person who came in was, naturally, Gio Coleman.

The office door closed immediately after Gio Coleman entered.

No one knew what Gio Coleman and Adele discussed inside.