Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 38

“Fifteen million dollars.” Diana pulled her hand away. She didn’t want to touch the cup. “I want fifteen million dollars,” she repeated frankly.

Kate stared at her in disbelief. “Are you mad?”

Diana asked for fifteen million as if it was an insignificant amount. “Do you think the Winnington family

owns a bank?!”

How was Kate supposed to fork out so much money?

“You owe me this much.” Diana began reciting the speech she prepared before coming here. “You have two days to think about it. Discuss this thoroughly with James.”

Kate was still willing to speak to Diana, but James practically treated Diana as if she was non–existent. In fact, to him, she was worse than the garbage out on the street.

Hence, Diana was sensible enough not to address James as her father.

“What about your divorce with Julian?” Kate asked.

“If you want to find out more from me, answer my earlier question first,” Diana said.

as if the entire world was against her whenever that woman was brought up. It had been such a long time, yet she still couldn’t

was considered an influential person in Richburgh.

was the day Diana personally saw Julian

any gossip related to Julian couldn’t possibly be kept

was certain her mother knew something

to find out the identity of that woman. That was the only way she could

don’t know.” Kate shook her head. There was a look of pity in her eyes when she looked at Diana.

somewhat

protect her child. “Things were

She paid close attention to Kate’s every facial expression. She no longer cared about Kate’s birthday party. On the contrary, she made use of the information she had gathered. “Julian invited a woman to the Fulcher family’s residence a week ago. I want you to find out

side

end,

she recalled the things Diana had said to her and stopped herself short.

decided she would tell Diana in a few days that she couldn’t find out who

then be

money.” Diana stood up

down. “I don’t have a choice. I need something

divorce, but she