Chapter 1549

Fanny bet that he wouldn’t dare. That was equivalent to eliminating all chances he stood with Diana. Julian witnessed the scene unfolding before him. Instead of getting frustrated, he stood quietly there, ready to protect Diana, as he watched Fanny and Oliver fight it out with each other. Oliver was confused. “Why not?” He glanced at Diana, and went on, “I did like Diana in the past, but I have since given up on those feelings for her. Fanny Smith, is your heart made of stone? Can’t you tell who the woman I like is after all this time?” Fanny was stunned, feeling suffocated as if something was stuck in her throat. “Don’t tell me it’s me.” Oliver was dumbfounded. Who else could he be talking about? The stars in the sky? Fanny felt indignant under his glare. “If you like me, why did you say that I’m just a child-bearing tool for you?” “If I didn’t say that, would I be able to keep you confined in the villa? Would I be able to dash all your hopes and make you feel hopeless?”