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.

woman was brought up. It had been such a long time, yet she still couldn’t figure

was considered an influential person in Richburgh. Besides, that woman

was the day Diana personally saw Julian hugging

couldn’t possibly be kept a secret. A small

her mother knew something about

of that woman. That was the only way she could nip things in the

know.” Kate shook her head. There was a look of pity in her eyes when she looked at Diana.

somewhat pale,

instinct as a mother to protect her child. “Things

birthday party. On the contrary, she made use

showed her vulnerable side to Kate.

end,

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

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

then be

the money.” Diana stood up and proceeded to

choice. I

but she was probably just going through