Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Oliver wasn’t willing to take over the family business. He was happiest when he worked as a doctor.

But because of Kenneth’s deteriorating health, Oliver was forced to work for the family. Bogged down by the overwhelming demands of business, Oliver no longer had the chance to pick up his beloved scalpel.

Although Oliver never spoke a word about it, Kenneth knew that his son wasn’t happy working for the company.

He couldn’t even be with Diana, the woman he loved. Thankfully, he fell in love with Fanny, who loved him with all her heart.

Kenneth was delighted to see that.

But…

His sins against the Smiths came back to haunt him like a nightmare.

He was worried Oliver might find out about his secret, and that might drive a wedge between them as father and son. Therefore, he decided to come clean.

Whether Oliver would be upset or shocked wasn’t part of his consideration.

He was a father with a penchant for manipulating his son.

But right now, he regretted it deeply.

was about to

wanted to do something for his son before he passed away. The only bargaining chip he had was the

was willing to pay

knew what he

have no right to negotiate with

mask. “Your life is in my hands. If you don’t tell me the truth, I can send you on

not scared,” Kenneth

was a cunning old fox through and through-especially when he knew

out, but after doing that, you won’t find

compromise. Oliver was going to return anytime soon; when that happened,

promise you that no

lie to Kenneth. She

past, she was

it, I’ll be struck

verge of death tended to

relaxed. His eyes were soon clouded, and

spoke thereafter numbed her

Her parents…