Julian's Stand in Wife

Chapter 1168

Vans held Nina as if she was a doll, and paced around as he continued calmly, 'My parents met before my dad took over the Stanley family."

At that time, Lionel Stanley, who was now his father, was just an ordinary employee working in the Stanley family's business.

Vans's mother, Lillian Collins, was Lionel's superior due to her outstanding performance at work. For a woman to rise to such a position in the company wasn’t easy, but it also brought a lot of gossip and backbiting.

Most of it revolved around insinuations that a woman was in such a role. How else could a woman reach such heights and be in charge of so many men?

Was it because of her professional skills?

Of course not.

It could only be because of her prowess in the bedroom!

Amidst all those rumors, Lionel was the only one who stepped up to defend her. Lillian began to develop a slight liking for her colleague. She was more willing to have him along for business trips.

was merely a fondness. Lillian had never considered quitting her job, or engage in an office romance with her colleague.

current position as a division head, and she wasn't ready to throw it all away. She

with Lionel, she was unwittingly dragged into the power

by

red. Yet, he tried his best to maintain his composure. He urged

eyes were bloodshot from the

to leave

stay any longer, I won’t be able to control myself. I won't be

for a while,

a scorching summer day, and Lionel felt the burning sensation inside him reaching

forcefully raised his head and pushed her out of the room.

however, he felt like he had

for her.

but she didn't want to stay and help him. Without hesitation, she opened the