Eric frowned at Fiona''s behavior. He gave in reluctantly and said, "All right. Since you want to stay, I won''t refuse. But don''t forget that today is Julia''s birthday. She works for me, and this party is very important to us both. If you cause any trouble, don''t expect that you''ll get away with it."


    "Okay, okay, I know." Fiona smiled. "I won''t embarrass you. I''ll behave for your sake, not for Julia''s. Remember that."


    He was relieved after what she said, and told her, "I have a lot of clients to meet today. You can walk around by yourself, but remember your promise; don''t do anything funny or else, I will never forgive you."


    "I already said I won''t. Go ahead with your work," Fiona said impatiently.


    Seeing how anxious Eric was, she sniggered deep inside.


    It was only a matter of time before the per


    What the hell are you trying to insinuate?" Regardless of her relationship with Julia, Jean didn''t want to break her facade, unless she was sure of this woman''s motives.


    Fiona puzzled her. She didn''t know if this woman is a friend or a foe.


    "You can relax," Fiona assured her. "To be honest, I came here to tell you that we''re on the same side."


    "Miss Jiang, excuse me, but I don''t know what you mean," Jain said, stunned.


    "I''m well aware that you have a rocky relationship with Julia. Perhaps we could form an alliance, and work together in the future." Fiona smiled. "Julia is too self-righteous for her own good. She thinks that all the men in the world revolve around her. She could easily get herself into unnecessary trouble."


    Hearing what Fiona had said, a grin slowly crept across Jean''s face.