They also observed that she was just a simple teacher, employed at the local primary school. Her salary couldn’t be substantial. Coincidentally, Harold was a wealthy man, with a substantial sum in his bank account. They didn’t trust Julia and didn’t hesitate to voice their suspicions. They had expected to receive an inheritance if Harold would pass away, and the idea of all of it being stolen by this gold-digger enraged them.
When Harold first introduced Julia to his friends and siblings, he unhesitatingly stated that she was the woman he wanted to spend his golden years with. His friends initially laughed, assuming he was joking. However, when he maintained his serious expression, their faces filled with shock. “You can’t be serious, Harold,” one of them exclaimed. He shot Julia a dirty look, then yelled, “This woman is only after your money. She’s a complete gold-digger! Do you even know what a gold-digger is?”