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.

gleefully upon hearing about

love or care for

love or care for Diana, was there a need for her to make it so obvious that she wanted Diana to be

what Diana knew, part of Winnington’s family business

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

please her? What

in Diana’s brain

memories of the past flashed across her mind like scenes of

Winnington household who saw her for the first time

“Miss Kayla, your favorite

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

just a while back, “Diana, let’s

warned her, “You’re not worthy enough

moment, many voices and scenes intertwined in Diana’s brain, resurfacing from the depths

How could it be?

bid to calm her heart, which was beating wildly. Julian wouldn’t

” 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

for a long time as silence ensued over the phone,