Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Chapter 164

Julian paused. Then, he said, “I already told you that we have to put up a realistic act. You need to move back into the villa and your room.”

With that said, he watched the servants setting things up in the bedroom silently before heading downstairs.

“Mr. Carter.”

Mr. Carter was in the kitchen, speaking with the chef about the next day’s dishes. When he heard Julian calling him, cold sweat broke out on his head.

“S–Sir…”

“Come with me to my study.”

“I’ll go with you, sir,” Noel said.

Usually, Noel only stayed in the villa if he had something to do. However, he hadn’t left today. Julian studied. the father–son pair and instantly understood.

“Alright.”

quietly and stood in the doorway, placing

toward Diana,” Julian said, his eyes fixed on the heavy wooden door of his study. He turned to sit on

his tone

Julian had gone to the old mansion, Carter had called

father was wrong,” Noel replied, not arguing. “Please do as you

Mr.

something unreadable. “Then what are you doing, kneeling

assistant and child raised by your family, I was

in his

nonsense defense from Noel

However…

on the bookshelves. Whip yourself ten times. Treat this as a warning and punishment. I won’t pursue the matter with Mr. Carter, but if

that said, he stood abruptly, swiftly headed for the

and tumbled into the room. Julian easily sidestepped the old man, clearly having no intention

Carter could

too much on your mind,” Julian threw out his parting words before

could be heard. Noel didn’t go easy on himself, let alone before Mr. Carter. He understood that Julian had been extremely generous by not punishing