Part 3The Ghost in the Livestream

"You owe me so much just to make Sophie famous. Do you have a conscience?" I gritted my teeth.

Julian frowned and explained, "That day was an accident, but the effect was surprisingly good."

"You know the company's top streamers left. I urgently need to promote new talent."

"With my childhood bond with Sophie, she'll stay and make money for me obediently after getting famous."

"I did this for the company, and for our future!"

No matter how Julian spun it, I knew his relationship with Sophie was more than just childhood friends.

I hated Sophie and didn't want her entangled with Julian forever.

She was Julian's neighbor back home. She failed her college entrance exams this year and was idling at home.

My mother-in-law bragged in their hometown that her son was a big boss and could definitely arrange a good job for her.

After Sophie came to North City, Julian moved her into our home. Though reluctant, I endured it for Julian's sake.

But one night, Julian was missing from my side. Feeling uneasy, I went to the guest room and heard rustling sounds.

Opening the door, I saw them lying in the same bed. Sophie had a sweet smile, eyes closed, while Julian patted her, telling a story.

"Shameless!" I couldn't control my temper and scolded them.

Sophie hid under the covers, scared. Julian panicked, "Honey, don't overthink it. Sophie and I have shared a bed since we were kids. She's afraid of the dark, I always comforted her to sleep like this."

"Is childhood the same as adulthood? You're adults, don't you understand boundaries?" I retorted.

Sophie cried pitifully with her head down, and Julian's face was iron-blue, silent.

Sophie left the next day, but I accidentally found her luggage in Julian's office cubicle.

Before I could get angry, Julian preempted, "Sophie just started working and can't afford rent. You disliked her living at home, so let her stay here temporarily."

"It's our hometown custom to help fellow villagers."

"Don't look down on her now. When she succeeds, we might need her help."

Julian had now turned Sophie into the company's cash cow; they would be inseparable.

I wasn't naive enough to believe Julian's nonsense. Everyone saw the ambiguity between them.

Even if it destroyed the company, I would get justice for myself. I wouldn't let others benefit from my suffering.