In the office, only Julian Keaton’s incessant rambling could be heard. He was like a machine, with nothing else to do, only opening and closing his mouth to make sounds.

"I don’t even know who that woman is or what she looks like. But both sets of parents have already decided. This weekend, the two families will have a meal together, and I and that woman I’ve never met will... just be considered engaged."

Listening to Julian Keaton’s slightly sorrowful words, something deep flickered in Caden Lockwood’s eyes. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

If their seemingly carefree life had any discontent, it was probably the lack of freedom!

Unable to do what they truly want to do.

Unable to marry the person they truly want to marry.

The simple words "do as you wish" are, to people like them, a greedy luxury.

"Shouldn’t it be?" Julian Keaton laughed at himself, "I’m clearly someone who’s about to get married, yet I still cling to Cece, selfishly wanting her to stay by my side in that unseeable way."

"..."

Julian Keaton clenched his fist tightly. "I ignored her pain, her feelings, her heart. Even though she has clearly told me the future she yearns for, I still... cannot satisfy her, only hoping she will continue to comply with me..."

"..."

"Isn’t it shameless?" Julian Keaton continued to murmur, "I didn’t expect... I’d be such a... selfish bastard!"

Listening to Julian Keaton’s repeated despair, something unpleasant appeared on Caden Lockwood’s previously calm face.

Over the years, his cold and indifferent nature had driven away countless people who wanted to befriend him.

Except for Julian Keaton.

Julian Keaton was either shamelessly persistent or playfully jovial. They had many similarities, becoming the first friend to forcefully enter Caden Lockwood’s life.

Although Caden Lockwood presented himself with high airs, seeing Julian Keaton in such distress at this moment still made his heart ache.

"Let go." Caden Lockwood rarely shared his opinion on matters he considered unrelated to himself.

Julian Keaton trembled heavily, only to hear Caden Lockwood continue, "When you chose to obey your parents’ wishes, even started to go on blind dates, and accepted the fact that you are about to get married, you had already abandoned Cecilia Lynch."

Speaking, Caden Lockwood’s large hand gently fell on Julian Keaton’s shoulder, then inadvertently tightened with force, "Perhaps, she isn’t significant enough for you to be willing to go against the whole world for her."

Upon hearing this, deep pain surged in Julian Keaton’s eyes.

For a moment, he seemed to be locked in a dark prison, so utterly alone and cold, filled with fear and loneliness.

Julian Keaton looked up at Caden Lockwood, eyes filled with painful and uneasy struggle.

After hesitating for a while, Julian Keaton asked again, "Is Evelyn Morgan important enough for you to give up everything for her?"

Then, Julian Keaton continued to murmur, "What is that feeling of recklessness?"

He was asking Caden Lockwood, yet it seemed more like he was questioning himself.

Caden Lockwood took a deep breath, withdrawing his hands to clasp them behind his back, gazing out the window at the clear blue sky, where the white clouds looked leisurely and pleasant.

A sense of calmness, steadiness, and perhaps indifference surrounded Caden Lockwood, making him appear more aloof.

Julian Keaton gave a dejected laugh, not waiting for Caden Lockwood to answer.

At this moment, he had something more important he wanted to do.

Too lazy even to say "goodbye," Julian Keaton strode out, running wildly as he left, his anxious expression especially evident and piercing to the heart.