Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 48

Was this still the same mother whom she reconciled with that day?

The desire that Diana had for that measly bit of kinship that was barely rekindled was doused in that instant. “I’m not doing this for a comfortable life.”

She bit her lips so hard they almost bled. “As my mother, don’t you understand how much I’ve suffered over the years? Am I that obsessed with wealth and riches?”

The voice on the other end mellowed significantly. “Then why must you…insist on that fifteen million dollars

…?”

“I owe Julian fifteen million dollars because of a shop I bought before. The divorce is only possible after I settle the debt and no longer have any financial entanglements.”

“I see, I see. As long as you’re not the one stopping him from getting a divorce.” Kate’s attitude took a complete 180–degree turn. “Seems like Julian doesn’t want to waste a single cent on you, too.”

Her words deeply disturbed Diana. “What do you mean by that?”

“Nothing. I mean, you’re a good child, and so is Julian.” Diana could almost hear Kate smiling through her voice, and it made Diana even more upset.

mother would smile so gleefully upon hearing about her

kind that doesn’t love or care

didn’t love or care for Diana, was there a need for her

part of Winnington’s family business relied heavily on Fulcher

wealth and hoping that her marriage with Julian was smooth sailing.

never taken the initiative to please her? What was more outrageous now was Kate’s blatant desire for Diana

gears in Diana’s brain turned

past flashed across her mind like scenes

household who saw her for the first time greeted her enthusiastically. ” Young

to her, “Miss Kayla, your

slapped her. She kept reminding Diana, “Kayla just returned from abroad, so don’t

suddenly said to her just a while back,

warned her, “You’re not worthy

in Diana’s brain, resurfacing from the depths of her memories

How could it be?

in a bid to calm her heart, which was beating wildly. Julian wouldn’t mess around

to stop her imagination from running wild, given that she had no evidence at this point. ” I’ll receive the earrings when they arrive. I can also give you two more days to talk to James about the money, but you must tell me this: Who was the partner that Julian brought along on that day of the banquet

time as silence ensued over the phone, as if