Chapter 155 Side Story (6)

Moreover, Julian's sister Olivia had taken a liking to Lily and was now advising her on how to play hard to get. Lily, who could have easily been the happy Mrs. Sterling, was influenced by Olivia to join the workforce, working a nine-to-five job. To add insult to injury, Julian once went to pick her up and found her chatting amiably with a male colleague who, according to 'reliable sources', was one of several men undeterred by her status as a single mother and persistently pursuing her. The audacity of these men under his watchful eye infuriated Julian. He couldn't bear the thought of what might happen when he wasn't around!

No, he had to act fast. He had indulged her whims for a year; it was time to extinguish any lingering flames of resistance. She was to be his wife and no one else's!

After much thought, Julian decided he needed