Chapter 44 Always Second Place

"Julian?" Callista pretended to only notice him just then, acting surprised. "When did you get here? I didn't see you earlier."

Everyone else was speechless, thinking, 'Could they be any more obvious with their fake acting?'

Julian smiled but sidestepped her question. "I was too focused on my fiancée and didn't see you. My apologies."

"No worries," Callista replied with a smile. "I was busy watchi