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.

kind of a mother would smile so gleefully

that doesn’t love or care for

or care for Diana, was there a need for

part of Winnington’s family business relied heavily on Fulcher

they should be worshiping the Fulchers as their god of wealth and hoping that her marriage with Julian was smooth sailing. That would guarantee

that over these three years, Kate had never taken the initiative to please her? What was more outrageous now was Kate’s blatant desire for Diana to get

gears in Diana’s brain turned

then, the memories of the past flashed across her mind

who saw her for the first time greeted her enthusiastically.

her, “Miss Kayla, your

and even yelled at her and slapped her. She kept reminding Diana, “Kayla just returned from abroad, so don’t you dare cause

her just a while

warned her, “You’re not worthy enough

Diana’s brain, resurfacing from the depths of

How could it be?

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

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

long time as silence ensued over the phone, as if