"Nic..." Juliette shut her mouth when she heard the announcement. She had to go and perform her speech.
"It's time." She informed.
"I have a feeling our paths will cross again," Nicholas remarked.
Juliette's response was casual. "I can't say I'm eagerly anticipating that." With that, she headed towards the door, pausing momentarily.
Without looking back, she issued a warning over her shoulder. "You know better than to follow me out right now, Mr. Vandeleur. The consequences will be on you." With that final statement, she closed the door behind her, leaving Nicholas to silently groan in frustration.
Nicholas sighed, knowing that Juliette was not one to be underestimated. He watched her leave, a sense of admiration mixed with unease in his heart. He couldn't shake the feeling that their encounter was far from over.
