In the end, everything was still about the divorce. Diana smiled self-derisively. Why was she being foolish again? Even if it was only for a moment, why did she think that his heart might have ached for her and that he didn’t retaliate for fear of hurting her? Ever since that banquet, he had only one goal in mind: divorce her, and protect that woman at all cost while keeping that woman happy. Who was Diana Winnington to him? A debtor, at most. A man’s heart… was truly volatile and ever-changing. Diana wrapped herself up tighter in the sheets. Her voice turning colder, she asked, “Well, what are you doing here in my room?” “This is my house.” Julian glanced at her and went on, “I can go anywhere I like.” As he spoke, his gaze swept lazily across the entire room and landed on the wardrobe. He strolled over and pulled out a set of pajamas as if to prove that he had a reason for coming in. In the dimly lit room, Diana’s eyes shone and her lips glistened. At that moment, t
What an uncultured hillbilly! Forget about becoming the daughter of the Winnington family just because of bloodlines; experiences and habits bred from a young age could never be changed! Not only did Diana cause an uproar tonight, but she even injured Julian. Albert had iron-clad evidence for that! He had no idea why Madam Fulcher liked her so much. In his opinion, Ms. Kayla was miles better. Having been born and bred in a family with good standing, he found her polite, courteous, and mild-mannered. Diana, that hillbilly brat from the countryside, was no match for Kayla, whom he thought was a better match for Julian. With that thought in mind, he flung the items Diana brought straight into the trash can. He brought the first-aid kit into the room and greeted Julian. “Sir, I brought the antiseptic solution you asked for.” Diana, meanwhile, had a sleepless night. The next morning, she woke up bright and early, even earlier than the servants in the villa. She took a leisur
Was this still the same mother whom Diana had reconciled with that day? The desire Diana had for that measly bit of kinship had barely been rekindled, and now it shattered instantly. “I’m not doing this for a comfortable life.” She bit her lips so hard they almost bled. “As my mother, don’t you understand how much I’ve suffered over the years? Do you think I’m that obsessed with wealth and riches?” The voice on the other end mellowed significantly. “Then why must you… insist on that fifteen million dollars…?” “I owe Julian fifteen million dollars because of a shop I bought before. The divorce is only possible after I settle the debt and no longer have any financial entanglements.” “I see. Okay, as long as you’re not the one stopping him from getting a divorce.” Kate’s attitude took a complete 180-degree turn. “Seems like Julian doesn’t want to waste a single cent on you, too.” Her words deeply disturbed Diana. “What do you mean by that?” “Nothing. I mean, you’re a good ch
The woman that Julian had fallen in love with was actually Kayla! Kayla Winnington! When on earth were they involved with each other?! Diana gripped her phone in disbelief. She gripped it so hard that pain shot through her fingers. The sharp ache snapped her back to reality. Julian… He did betray her. Not only did he betray their marriage, but he had even betrayed the trust she had in him completely! He clearly knew how much trouble this sister of hers had brought her, resulting in her spending so many years in the countryside. He knew how hard it was for her to finally reunite with her family!Yet he condoned Kayla’s and Kate’s behavior, and even chose to abandon her without any hesitation, just like what the Winnington family had done to her in the past! Diana couldn’t care less about the Winnington family, but she loved Julian. She went back to the villa and pounded her fists against the bedroom door crazily. “Julian Fulcher! Julian Fulcher, come out right now!”
Diana’s eyes widened in shock when she heard Julian’s heartless words. It was the most ridiculous remarks she had ever heard. And she had never felt so foolish, ever. She had cried in such an aggrieved manner before Julian, yet wasn’t it precisely this man who made her feel so wronged? ‘He knew that Kayla was playing tricks behind my back. Yet, he can never fail to see everything Kayla has done through rose-tinted glasses. ‘He even claimed that Kayla simply didn’t want me to be in the dark! ‘Should I thank Kayla? Thank her for tearing my life to pieces and giving me a reason as to why my life is so miserable?!’ Diana thought inwardly. Julian grabbed a napkin, squatted, and wiped Diana’s tears away. He began questioning her. “How did you find out? Did you see photos of Kayla?” “What right do I have to gaze upon her unworldly beauty?” Diana smiled self-derisively; but it was a smile that was was devoid of life. “Don’t be anxious. You and Kate protect her so well. How woul
Diana’s long fringe blocked off the cynical gleam in her eyes. “Don’t worry. I won’t hurt your darling, and I won’t see her either.” ‘Once I get the money, I’ll take the baby away from this place of misery for good,’ Diana thought. What was the point of being humiliated time and time again? Julian swallowed past his constricted throat as he stared at her retreating figure and felt his heart clench tightly. Even he did not realize that his face had gone ashen, and that his breath was shaky. “Diana! Where are you going?” Diana didn’t respond to him, and she didn’t turn back. She simply walked forward silently, until she was through the main entrance of the villa. At that moment, Julian dared not chase after her. “Sir.” Noel noticed something wrong with Julian’s expression and tried to divert his attention. “We received a package in Madam’s name. Do you wish to take a look?” Julian snapped back to reality and said tiredly, “Continue having someone watch over Diana. Make
“What’s more, Kayla is outstanding. She’s such a good girl! When Diana knocked on our door three years ago, Kayla went abroad so that we wouldn’t trouble us even though she was suffering from stomach cancer. Can you really bear to hurt such a considerate daughter?” “I want to dote on both of them, but Diana’s going through a divorce right now.” Tears welled up in Kate’s eyes. “We owe Diana too much! Why can’t we keep both daughters by our side?” James stood up and embraced Kate, sighing. “I’m sure Kayla will agree to it, but what about Julian, who loves Kayla? He’d never allow Kayla to be hurt in any way. The moment Diana visited, he immediately got worried that we’d mistreat Kayla, since she’s our adopted daughter. He even called me and threatened to pull out of our project! What would our entire family survive on without that project? Do you want to go back to those days of suffering before you married me?” Kate didn’t want that! No way! Kate’s tears fell on James’s shirt. “W
Vans said that at times, the one who comes first, wins. Diana came after Kayla, and was therefore doomed to fail. The thought of that made Nina’s heart ache even more. “Stop trying to meet up with Kayla.” The only thing she could do now was to preserve Diana’s last shred of dignity. “It’d be terrible if she had any wicked plans to hurt the baby.” Diana nodded. “I know. I keep having this feeling that she isn’t as simple as Julian thinks she is.” “But of course!” Nina said in a huff, deliberately trying to divert Diana’s attention. “She only just came back from abroad and managed to make Julian fall head over heels for her. We’d be underestimating her if we thought she was simple-minded!” She looked at Diana with worry-filled eyes. “Whatever it is, just remember not to meet her if you can.” As long as Diana didn’t see Kayla’s face, even if she knew that Kayla was the reason Julian wanted to divorce her, the thought that she was a replacement would never enter her mind. “Don’