After the Divorce, CEO Realizes He’s the Stand-In Lover

Chapter 167 Gratitude

Niki was the first to speak, her face filled with indescribable joy. “Aunt Mills, what did you say?”

Upon hearing the news, the worry on her face gradually faded away, leaving only immense delight.

Raising an eyebrow, Niki thought Natalie still had a bit of conscience, not standing by and watching

the Graham family meet their demise.

However… Her eyes flickered as a mischievous smile formed on her lips. Whatever Natalie did for

the Graham family, she gained nothing in return.

Julian would not marry Natalie just because of what she did, but Julian would still marry her!

Natalie’s plan to regain her position in the Graham family by authorizing Linda had backfired.

Niki turned her head to look at Julian, but his face displayed no signs of joy. Instead, there was a

hint of seriousness and dissatisfaction…?

Frowning, Niki wondered why Julian didn’t seem too pleased. But her frown lasted only a moment

as she composed herself.

The woman continued to smile. “Julian, aren’t you happy? With the authorization, Graham Group can finally overcome its difficulties!”

Julian remained silent.

An impatient voice rang out, “What does Graham Group’s situation have to do with you?”

“I…” Niki clutched her skirt, unable to articulate her thoughts clearly.

After all, she was going to marry into the Graham family. How could it not concern her?

But Niki also knew that Linda didn’t want her to marry into the Graham family… On this joyous occasion, she didn’t intend to stir up trouble or make Linda unhappy. She didn’t want any negative

consequences.

Seeing Niki’s hesitant and fidgety behavior, Linda’s displeasure became more apparent.

How could such a timid and fidgety attitude be worthy of Julian?

In her mind, Linda strongly resisted, choosing to ignore Niki altogether.

However, Niki wasn’t offended. She couldn’t contain her smile and secretly rejoiced that she hadn’t

left Graham Group at this moment.

Otherwise she would never be able to return.

said she obtained the authorization,” Niki

hold of his sleeve with excitement.

sofa and then looked at Linda. “Natalie

you?”

was calm and devoid of any jubilation.

Linda nodded.

hearing this, Julian narrowed his eyes, his gaze profound,

full of age and wisdom,

different from the usual dignified

once white hair, marked by

radiant.

his excitement was reflected in a rosy glow. It formed a sharp contrast with

expressionless face.

a sharp contrast

a seat,” Linda approached Grandpa

him sit down.

girl. Despite you openly driving her away at the banquet.”

to set aside past grievances and granted

wouldn’t have been as magnanimous as Nana, willing to grant the

the Graham family,” Linda said, glancing

gaze and furrowed her brows. Was

did she become

“I remember now. Nana was truly wronged

last incident…”

was full of regret.

were unwell, she stayed by

moments Natalie had spent in

She did so much for the

makes me feel ashamed,”

completely ignored their previous conversation. He just furrowed his brows and inquisitively asked, “What

blinked, not fully understanding Julian’s

did you use to exchange for the authorization from Natalie?” Julian repeated his

think

hidden agenda when granting the authorization

family?

before she could speak, Niki spoke up,

the authorization because

it as leverage to prevent

narrowed his

ask for anything!” Linda glanced at Niki

She didn’t make any requests or demands?” Julian seemed skeptical.

her brows. She spoke up, “At the time, I thought Nana wouldn’t agree,

thought about it, Linda felt

the

gave the authorization to the Graham

keenly caught the