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.

hear that? Aunt said she obtained the

taking hold of his sleeve with excitement.

and then looked at Linda. “Natalie agreed to authorize

you?”

was calm and devoid of any jubilation.

Linda nodded.

narrowed his eyes, his

sounded, full of age and wisdom, “Really? That’s

It was completely different from the usual dignified manner.

his once white hair, marked by worries, now

radiant.

rosy glow. It

expressionless face.

a sharp contrast with Julian’s expressionless expression.

have a seat,” Linda approached Grandpa Graham, who

him sit down.

kind-hearted girl. Despite you openly driving her away at

aside past grievances and granted us the

been as magnanimous as Nana, willing to

the Graham family,” Linda said, glancing at Niki with a meaningful

the gaze and furrowed her brows.

become so petty?

nodded. “I remember now. Nana

last incident…”

was full of regret.

you were unwell, she stayed

the moments Natalie

so much for the Graham family, yet

makes me feel ashamed,” Linda expressed her deep sense of shame.

conversation. He just furrowed his brows and inquisitively asked, “What did you use to exchange

not fully understanding Julian’s

did you use to exchange for the authorization from Natalie?” Julian repeated his question. “She wouldn’t have given it to the

think of

a hidden agenda when granting the authorization to the Graham

family?

speak, Niki spoke up,

the authorization because

it as leverage to prevent a divorce?”

narrowed his eyes.

anything!” Linda glanced

make any requests or demands?” Julian seemed skeptical.

spoke up, “At the time, I thought Nana wouldn’t agree, so I wanted

ask her for a brooch…” Now that she thought about it, Linda felt that the brooch

in the Graham family.

the authorization to the Graham family and kept the brooch

keenly caught the