Julian's Stand in Wife novel Chapter 437

No!

Sending the email telling Julian off mistakenly to Mr. Crawford was Diana's biggest regret.

After thinking about it, she replied curtly, [I don't need your money. Please don't contact me again. A competent ex-husband should be as good as dead, not blathering on and on like this and laughing at others when they're in trouble!]

Julian was dumbfounded.

He really wasn't laughing at her.

He sincerely wanted to help her.

But now, he was sure that Diana was indeed furious.

Because now, even through email...

His address was blocked.

...

The following morning, Diana first went to the studio to take stock of the still available fabric before talking to the landlord once again.

But she was once again too naive.

The landlord, who had already gotten a sweet deal from Marvin, was unwilling to relent and didn't believe Diana's words, insisting on the rent increase.

Once the rent was raised, the loss wasn’t just for this month, but would be an unjustified long-term loss. It would force Diana to pay rent that was several times more than the other nearby merchants each month.

After some thought, Diana decided she would no longer be easygoing and negotiate. Instead, she sharpened her tone and straightened up, instantly becoming capable and powerful. Even her tone had a hint of steel beneath it as she said, "Let me make it clear. I don't agree with the rent increase. If you insist on raising the rent, I'll move out."