Chapter 45

‘But Diana, she is dead. There is no need for us to part anymore. Don’t you see?’

‘Oh, darling. I understand that her being murdered worked in our favour, but that just made me realize how careless I was being! It could have been easily Edward who caught us. I don’t want to risk it. All this wealth slipping from my fingers... I can’t bear it. He will divorce me for sure if he learns.’

‘Does wealth is more important for you? More than me?’, he sounded angered.

‘How naive you are? Sometimes I forget your age. I may not reflect your emotions, but I could advise you. Remember this darling, there is nothing if there is no wealth. Only money brings you luxury. Not these silly emotions. For what it’s worth, I’m really sorry darling, we couldn’t be seen together again. So, please leave. And never come back’, the last sentence she said as a warning that will have dire consequences if he d