Julian's Stand in Wife

Chapter 428

Marvin leaned his fat body against the door.

"Miss Winnington. If you go out now, it'll be an insult to me," he said bluntly.

His gaze felt like repulsive leeches crawling all over Diana, and it made her deeply uncomfortable. She shifted slightly and forced a smile as she said," Mr. Trotter, I really need to use the restroom."

Marvin had taken the chance to touch her hand when he pressed the teacup into her hand just now, and it made Diana's skin itch with the urge to clean it immediately. Yet, the man refused to let her leave.

'Til be upfront with you, Diana," Marvin said with narrowed eyes. "I'm willing to invest in your studio, but I'll never invest in people who don't matter. If you want money from me, you'll have to perform well."

After saying that, Marvin pulled out a room card and placed it on the table.

The meaning behind his words couldn't be any more obvious.

But Diana clearly underestimated how nasty the man could get as he added, "As long as you go. I’ll always have your back. Everyone will know that you're mine no matter where you go or when it is."

To put it bluntly, he wanted to keep her as his mistress.

disgusted by his proposition. Unfortunately, he was the only one who was willing

had already decided to reject his funding, she couldn't reveal everything right

as she picked up the room key and placed it

instantly lit up with joy, and a creepy smile

woman indeed, Miss Winnington.

was alone in this private room with him. Thus, she had to secure

for the room

It was disgusting.

it away once she got out

maintained the sweet smile on her face and nodded. "Of course, Mr.

at the scene that unfolded before him; so much so, that he almost lost his mind. For a moment, he wanted to rush in and smash the man's

it when he interfered in her affairs, he held himself back with

remained in the room. Instead of leaving, she sat down on the chair, opened the window,

relaxed, but her legs were in truth weak

that making money in

and full of himself that he was sure she wouldn't resist his temptation. Because of that, he hadn't

But, what if...

she met today was a