The atmosphere in the room turned awkward.
Diana concentrated on leaning into Jim’s ear, pretending as though no one was around.
From Julian’s angle, it looked as if they were kissing.
However, Diana didn’t really kiss Jim. She simply wanted to provoke Julian and make him leave.
She didn’t expect Jim to suddenly hold her down when she was about to stand up.
Diana was caught in his hold, unable to leave his embrace. This time, desire filled his eyes. His eyes clearly spoke of his desire to possess Diana.
His lips drew close.
Unlike the act that Diana put on earlier, he was gunning for the real deal now.
Diana instinctively shrank back, but she was trapped within his arms.
He whispered into her ear, “Trying to run? You started this first.”
If she dared to leave him, he would never let Betty go!
Betty was still with his men. Diana didn’t dare to act rashly. She didn’t expect her plan to backfire.
“I thought you didn’t like me?” she asked.
Locked in his embrace, she felt overwhelming panic and discomfort. She wanted to take a step back, but he kept her trapped in his arms. Helpless, she could only ask.
“Yes,” Jim said, “I didn’t, and I still don’t.”
He thought that he simply liked her being close to him. His had heart trembled when she leaned in toward his lips just now.
“Diana.” He looked at her, and couldn’t help but caress her stomach with his fingers. “You must give birth to your babies.”
He was beginning to dislike the idea of Diana living together with Julian’s children.
“I will let my mother provide you with the best post-surgery care, but both babies must remain with the Hughes family. Don’t worry, my mother will raise your children for you.”
Raise her children? Did he mean in the same way they treated Kate?
They were clearly good friends who trusted each other. Yet, the Hughes had the heart to destroy Kate’s life in the name of scientific research.
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