Julian's Stand in Wife

Drip.

Noel was in tears.

After going through the ups and downs of a romance, the final words he received were, “A princess and a pauper should never have started in the first place.”

A princess? A pauper?

A painful smile played on Noel’s lips as he picked up the money and rose to his feet, returning to the private room where he had been moments ago.

Upon seeing Cecilia’s return, Diana thought that everything had been resolved between them.

Without even getting a chance to ask, she heard Cecilia say, “Do they have thick-cut salmon? I’d also like some drunken prawns.”

She seemed to be in a good mood.

It must have been settled.

Diana’s lingering concerns were finally put to rest.

As long as they were on good terms again, she had no intention of prying into their privacy. She called the waiter over, and ordered, “Bring us some drunken prawns, with the top-grade tiger prawns.”

room has been

was taken aback. “Off-limits? Why can’t

“Are you

explained, “You are all friends of our boss, so every signature dish in the restaurant will be served without your having to order. There’s no charge for

hearing the manager’s explanation, not just Cecilia, but Diana and Fanny were also

“Do you know the

their heads, giving the same answer.

had only recently opened, and it hadn’t gained much attention

spot for hosting gatherings recently, but over this period, they hadn’t heard the owner’s name or had any inkling

the three of them, and often the quickest to speak and the least thoughtful

and asked

a name. Instead, he turned around, took a bundle of money from the tray held by the server behind him, and placed

Who owed her money?

react

owed

she have no recollection of

owes you money. I’s

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