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

love or

a need for her to make it so obvious

of Winnington’s family business relied heavily on Fulcher

god of wealth and hoping that her marriage

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

in Diana’s brain

then, the memories of the past flashed across her mind like scenes

her for the first time greeted her enthusiastically. ”

servant said to her, “Miss Kayla, your favorite

to let Diana into the courtyard during the birthday banquet, and even yelled at her and slapped her. She kept reminding Diana, “Kayla just

just

even warned her, “You’re not worthy enough

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

How could it be?

her mind as she patted her chest in a bid to calm her heart, which was beating

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 at the old mansion

for a long time as silence ensued over the phone, as if she