<h4>Chapter 452: Chapter 452: He’s Just Too Good at Pretending</h4>


    Joel Thatcher’s gaze was too intense. Julian Lancaster turned back as if sensing something and saw Joel standing at the door.


    Nina Sinir also noticed that Joel had arrived, and a smile appeared on her face, "Hey Joel, you’re here."


    Hearing Nina’s way of addressing Joel, Julian’s gaze darkened heavily.


    The way she called him so intimately suggested that their rtionship was not simple.


    A wave of jealousy surged unprovoked from the depths of his heart, and he felt somewhat unhappy, as if someone else was coveting his treasure. However, he was always poker-faced, no matter how displeased he was, he wouldn’t express his emotions.


    Joel walked in as if nothing was amiss.


    He looked at Nina and softly said, "Nina, I’ve already prepared a further treatment n for Aunt Madeline. Once you confirm it, we can proceed."


    Nina naturally trusted Joel, and she quickly nodded, "Great, let’s confirm it now so we can start treating my mom as soon as possible."


    She hoped her mother would wake up soon.


    Then Nina and Joel went out to sign the treatment agreement, agreeing to entrust Madeline Sherman’s treatment entirely to Joel.


    Joel watched as Nina signed her name, and said, "Although Aunt Madeline has a chance of waking up, it’s hard to say when. The longer the treatment, the higher the cost..."


    "Money is not an issue." Julian suddenly interjected, interrupting Joel.


    He nced up at Joel and said calmly, "I will cover all the medical expenses for my mother-inw. Just contact me if you need any funds."


    Joel red at Julian with displeasure, feeling somewhat unhappy.


    Why did this man have to show up out of nowhere?


    He brought up the matter of money to show his generosity. He originally intended to tell Nina that he would waive Madeline’s medical expenses, but didn’t anticipate Julian jumping in and making him seem petty, as if he were calcting expenses with Nina.


    Given his rtionship with Nina, would he even care about such a small amount of money?


    When Nina heard this, she was initially stunned, then said, "Your sry card is with me, how can you have the money to pay this cost. I’ll take care of it, don’t worry."


    Julian looked at Nina tenderly and said softly and indulgently, "It’s okay. At most, I’ll just take on another part-time job."


    Joel: "..."


    A surge of frustration rose in his chest, and he was infuriated to the point of gnashing his teeth. Julian was such an old fox, he was just too good at pretending!


    Obviously, he was the president of Zenith, a billionaire, yet he pretended to be poor in front of Nina!


    Julian’s reason for concealing his identity was probably to gain Nina’s sympathy, wasn’t it?


    Sure enough, after hearing Julian’s words, Nina’s face showed a look of moved affection. She looked firmly at Julian and shook her head, "You don’t have to work so hard, I can earn money too."


    "It’s not hard, it’s what I should do."


    Joel’s teeth were grinding audibly.


    These two were shamelessly unting their affection in front of him, without the slightest regard for his wellbeing!


    He cleared his throat, interrupting their conversation, "Ahem... I just said all that to inform you, I’ll waive the medical fees."


    "No!" Nina immediately refused, and said seriously, "I’m already grateful that you can help treat my mom. I must pay the medical fees."


    Julian also echoed, "We as a couple won’t default on your medical fees."


    Joel’s face darkened again, he just felt Julian was constantly reminding him that he and Nina were a couple, while he was merely an outsider!