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

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

a business trip with Lionel, she was unwittingly dragged into the power struggle among the Stanley

drugged by the eldest Stanley

urged Lillian,

Lionel's eyes were bloodshot from the effects

Lillian to leave as quickly as

I won’t be able to control myself. I won't be able to resist using you as an

turned crimson. She had noticed something was off with Lionel for a while, but she hadn't

voice was like the most refreshing popsicle on a scorching summer day, and Lionel felt the burning sensation inside him reaching its

his head and pushed her out

moment his hand touched her skin, however, he felt like he had touched an ice-cold

longed for her. He

didn't want to stay and help him.