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.

would smile so gleefully upon hearing

that doesn’t love or care

there a need for her to make it so obvious that

of Winnington’s family business relied heavily on

as their god of wealth and hoping that her marriage with Julian was smooth sailing. That would guarantee

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

Diana’s

flashed across her mind like scenes of a

for the

to her, “Miss Kayla, your

slapped her. She kept reminding Diana, “Kayla just returned

just a while

not worthy

the depths

How could it be?

the 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 her sister in

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

as silence ensued over the