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

considered an

Diana personally saw Julian

related to Julian couldn’t possibly be kept a secret. A small circle of people would’ve started

was certain her

when she came over today and heard that even Kate knew she was getting a divorce, it urged her to find out the identity of that woman. That was the only way she could nip things in the bud.

look of pity in her

turned somewhat

instinct as a mother to protect her child. “Things were too chaotic during the

case, I’d like you to ask around.” Diana looked seriously at Kate. She paid close attention to Kate’s every facial expression. She no longer cared about Kate’s birthday party. On the contrary, she

rarely showed her vulnerable side to Kate. “I’m begging

the end, Kate

tell Diana right away, but she recalled the things Diana had said to

a few days that

then be

money.” Diana stood up and proceeded to leave.

a choice. I need something to fall back on after

a divorce, but she was probably just going through the