Chapter 1541
Julian’s Stand-In Wife
Vans didnât seem affected at all at the sight of her with another man. He simply acted all tough, and even thought that she couldnât do without him.
There was no sign of guilt or care in his eyes at all. Nothing but arrogant pride.
Was this the man she loved?
Disappointment flooded Ninaâs heart. She clenched her fists, and looked at Marcus with slight embarrassment. âHe didnât use to be like thisâ¦â In the past, Vans used to care very much for her. Even that one break-up they went through was because he didnât want to see her get hurt.
But now⦠She had no idea what to do next.
âWomen need to learn how to love themselves,â Marcus said, not listening to her explain further. âIâm not interested to know the kind of man he is, but if you want to share more about yourself, Iâm all ears.â
His words shocked even his assistant. Since when did Mr. Jensen care so much for another woman?!
He even took the initiative to ask her about her past. Was he trying to turn the agreement into reality?
But he kept that question in his heart, not daring to ask that question out loud in front of Marcus. His gaze shifted between the two of them, making Nina feel uncomfortable and embarrassed.
Her face started to flush.
âI know, Mr. Jensen,â she said.
âYour voice sounds as weak as a mosquito. No wonder you find yourself at the mercy of another man,â
Marcus said, as he pinched her chin. âLook into my eyes and talk to me.â Nina had never been treated this way before. Vans was aggressive, but not to this extent. His aggression was built on the foundation of them as an established couple.
Nina remembered when Vans first saw her with Diana. At that moment, they had fallen in love with each other at first sight.
Of course, it could have been lust, but they couldnât get each other out of each otherâs minds. When they finally contacted each other, Diana had no idea what was going on.
Vans brought her out for a meal on their first date. They also watched a movie together.
Their seats were in toward the back, and there was an armrest in between their seats. In the middle of the movie, Vans folded the armrest up, effectively removing the barrier between them.
A slight move of his hand allowed him contact with hers. Nina jumped at his touch, and immediately retracted her hand.
âDr. Stanley, what are we?â Her eyes shone bright in the dark, and her question stunned Vans.
âWeâre about to be a couple.â Nina didnât reject him. However, she said in all seriousness, âThat shows that weâre not a couple yet.â Vans nodded.
âIn that case, you canât touch me.â Nina smiled apologetically and politely. She looked enchantingly adorable at that moment.
âWhen can I touch you, then?â âAfter we establish ourselves as an official couple.â Vans didnât say anything further. He had to admit, he simply wanted to fool around with her at that point in time.
At that time, his impression of Diana was that she was a replacement that Julian found for Kayla. No one in their circle acknowledged Dianaâs presence, not to mention being friends with her.
To them, Nina and Diana were both people they could bully.
He never expected Diana to end up being the love of Julianâs love.
Nina had become a woman he found impossible to let go, even at the toughest time.
Nina saw Vans remain silent, and asked, âThere are other women, arenât there?â He didnât deny her claim.
âIâll give you one week,â Nina said boldly. âEliminate all other women around you for one week. If we still like each other, weâll be in a relationship.â She stretched out her petite hands, and waved it before his eyes. âYou can hold my hand when that happens!â âThatâs not enough.â Vans smiled mysteriously.
He held the back of Ninaâs head and kissed her right on her lips.