Julian's Stand in Wife novel Chapter 677

He was such a proud man.

He probably had never felt such indignation in his entire life.

Yet, he had to receive a slap from her in public.

“How could I ever be angry with you?” Julian was in high spirits. “As long as you’re not upset with me, I’m fine with you slapping me as much as you wish. The circumstances forced me to say those awful things to you yesterday, and…”

“I know,” Diana cut him off. “Clifford has a hold over you. You can’t show him that we have a good relationship. Not only would I be in danger, but it’d also add more burden to you.”

Julian was shocked to hear it. “Where in the world did you get that from?”

Diana grinned cheekily. “I guessed correctly, didn’t I? The moment Simon invited me to see the Pabians, I knew what was on their mind. Since they don’t intend to harm me and Clifford has no desire to avenge his son, they’re definitely trying to sound me out.

But what impact and threat would I, a woman who owns a tiny studio, pose?

They just wanted to gauge my importance to you in order to threaten you in the future.”

After getting kidnapped by Kayla, Diana had grown to be very careful in matters like these. She knew Julian wasn’t an ordinary person, and was determined not to be his Achilles’ heel.

At the very least, not in front of outsiders.

When she confirmed it was Julian who rushed into the room last night, she decided to enact a little drama with him—one involving the two of them in discord.

Nevertheless, she didn’t expect him to blurt out the truth before she could.

The moment he did, all her guesses were confirmed.

After all, Julian couldn’t bear to utter a harsh word to her unless forced by unfortunate circumstances.

Having listened to her, Julian burst out laughing. “Oh, Diana! How terrible am I in your eyes?”

Diana didn’t understand what he meant. “Huh?”