Julian's Stand in Wife novel Chapter 164

Chapter 164

Julian paused. Then, he said, “I already told you that we have to put up a realistic act. You need to move back into the villa and your room.”

With that said, he watched the servants setting things up in the bedroom silently before heading downstairs.

“Mr. Carter.”

Mr. Carter was in the kitchen, speaking with the chef about the next day’s dishes. When he heard Julian calling him, cold sweat broke out on his head.

“S–Sir…”

“Come with me to my study.”

“I’ll go with you, sir,” Noel said.

Usually, Noel only stayed in the villa if he had something to do. However, he hadn’t left today. Julian studied. the father–son pair and instantly understood.

“Alright.”

When the door to the study closed behind them, Noel knelt before Julian. Mr. Carter followed quietly and stood in the doorway, placing his ear to the door to listen to what was happening inside.

“Mr. Carter is hostile toward Diana,” Julian said, his eyes fixed on the heavy wooden door of his study. He turned to sit on the couch and looked coldly at Noel.

Julian didn’t tell Noel to get up, but his tone became more frigid. “This disobedience has happened twice!”

Noel clearly knew which incidents Julian was referring to. When Julian had gone to the old mansion, Carter had called Noel and explained everything.

“My father was wrong,” Noel replied, not arguing. “Please do as you see fit, sir.”

Mr.

Julian raised an eyebrow, his tone melting into something unreadable. “Then what are you doing, kneeling to me?”