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?”

said in a trembling

I can’ tell anyone about

hardened and

chose you?

had a history of having

was talented and beautiful.She was a well-chosen spy for Vera.Her job was to assist Garrett with

to

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

there was no smile

“What did she say?”

for her to feel hungry often.I understand Mr.Harding’s predicament.He is busy with his work and wants to back for

out a

is crucial, so I’m sorry Mr.Harding postponed the meeting

“HI deal with Garrett,”

Vera cut in.

have to show them that

this kind of stuff in the future.Garrett has just taken over the company, so he can’t slack off.It’s

Kelly smiled.

“I see, Mrs.Harding.”

In an upscale restaurant.

were having dinner in a

specialty

two dishes for Laney.He

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

she wolfed down because

the cream

was a little amused to see

napkin to wipe

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