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.

a mother would smile so gleefully upon hearing about

kind that doesn’t love or care

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

knew, part of Winnington’s family business relied heavily

as their god of wealth and hoping that her

please her? What was more outrageous now was Kate’s blatant desire for Diana

gears in Diana’s

of the past flashed across her mind like

who saw her for the first

servant said to her, “Miss Kayla,

kept reminding Diana, “Kayla just returned from abroad, so don’t you dare cause a scene! When exactly are you

to her just a

not worthy enough to know her

Diana’s brain, resurfacing from the depths of her memories and linking together like interconnected chains, melting

How could it be?

thoughts running wild in her mind as she patted her chest in a bid to calm her heart, which was beating wildly. Julian wouldn’t mess around with

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

as silence ensued