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.

quitting her job, or engage in an office romance with her

head, and she wasn't ready to throw it all away. She certainly wouldn't do

a business trip with Lionel, she was unwittingly

by the eldest

tried his best to maintain his composure. He urged Lillian,

Lionel's eyes were bloodshot from

leave

able to control myself. I won't be able

something was off with Lionel for a while, but she hadn't mustered the courage to ask until now.

like the most refreshing popsicle on a scorching summer day, and Lionel felt the

pushed her out

his hand touched her skin, however, he felt like he had touched an

for her.

understood the look in his eyes, but she didn't want to stay and help him. Without hesitation, she opened the door and