Natalie could tell that Kelly had no intention of leaving even after Garrett and Laney had gone.She took a deep breath and compelled a smile.

“Miss Astley! I wish I could invite you in for a cup of tea or something, but the studio is only open to staff.”

“You!”

Kelly was furious at Natalie.

“Forget it. It’s not worth my while to argue with a rude woman like you.”

Snorting, she turned around and walked away with the documents.

Back in the car, Kelly flung the document onto the passenger seat, trying to suppress her anger.She had expected Laney to be a hooligan and that her companions, insolent.She couldn’t deal with Laney herself, it was true, but she could ask someone else to.

Kelly took out her phone to call Garrett’s mother–Vera Harding.

Vera was having afternoon tea with other wealthy ladies.

They were discussing the jewelry that was up for auction recently.

Vera excused herself when her phone rang and then went to the garden to take the call.

“Kelly! What’s the matter?”

In a stern voice, she asked, “Shouldn’t you be in a meeting with Garrett at this time?”

“Mr.Harding said that he couldn’t go to the meeting and asked me to postpone it to tomorrow.”

Kelly sighed.

Noticing something was amiss, Vera asked seriously, “What happened?”

in a trembling

me…That I

face hardened and her

was I who chose

had a history of having affairs with numerous

her degree from a reputable overseas institution.She was talented and beautiful.She was a well-chosen spy for Vera.Her job was to assist Garrett with business matters,

pretended to sound

his wife.Mr.Harding was about to hold a meeting when Mrs.Harding interrupted him.She said

smiled, but there was no smile

“What did she say?”

to go with her to the restaurant for dinner.She said that being pregnant, it was natural for her to feel hungry often.I understand Mr.Harding’s predicament.He is busy with his work and wants to back for the meeting, but

out a

Mr.Harding postponed the meeting in such a way.l’m

“HI deal with Garrett,”

Vera cut in.

stockholders. We have to show them that the Harding family doesn’t plan to treat them

an arrogant tone.She grumbled, “I was right in thinking that Laney is not the suitable daughter-in-law.You should keep telling me about this kind of stuff in the future.Garrett

Kelly smiled.

“I see, Mrs.Harding.”

In an upscale restaurant.

and Laney were having dinner in

specialty is

two dishes for Laney.He knew she liked creamy

allowed herself to eat as much as she wanted for a very long time.She

Laney two plates, which she wolfed down because

ate happily, unaware of the cream on the corner

amused to see her this

napkin to wipe the cream from

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