Leaving aside his status and family background, he was among the best of men in terms of external attributes, not falling short compared to Zachary, Josh, and others. Julian couldn’t help but lower his head and kiss the photo, a smirk playing on his lips as he gazed at the girl within it. This reaction was typical for a normal man. It was the first time he felt such a response after being single for over thirty years. In the past, he had dismissed his feelings, believing his standards were too high, and he generally looked down on those women. As he grew older, he realized that it wasn’t a matter of standards but rather an issue with his own self-image. However, he was too shameless to seek help. After crossing into his thirties, his parents urged him to marry, and having had enough fun, he finally allowed a powerful doctor acquaintance to examine him. He had resolved to remain indifferent. Now, it was all right; his parents no longer needed to nag him, though he might never mature into a true man. If Grandma York hadn’t intervened, he would have avoided seeing his father, sneaking away like a mouse evading a cat. “From today onward, I can no longer personally send flowers or gifts to Elisa, lest you think I am having an affair with her. Even if I jumped into the Yellow River, I wouldn’t be able to clear my name.” Julian didn’t yet know the girl’s name, thus he protected himself like a precious gem for her sake. He feared that if he helped Andrew now, his future wife might misunderstand his intentions. Due to his appearance, Mrs. Stone’s attitude towards Remy improved significantly, nearly accepting him as the Stone family’s son-in-law. Julian felt that the bet between him and Andrew was almost at its conclusion.

over.