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

I can’ tell anyone

hardened and her eyes

who chose you? You

of having

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, and, at the same time, help Vera deal with

to sound

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

was

“What did she say?”

feel hungry often.I understand Mr.Harding’s predicament.He is busy

out a sigh

I’m sorry Mr.Harding postponed the

“HI deal with Garrett,”

Vera cut in.

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

telling me about this kind of stuff in the future.Garrett has just taken over the company, so he can’t slack off.It’s for his own good

Kelly smiled.

“I see, Mrs.Harding.”

In an upscale restaurant.

Laney were having dinner in a private

restaurant’s specialty is their

Laney.He

eat as much as she wanted for a very long time.She was under

Laney two plates, which she wolfed down because she was so hungry

ate happily, unaware of the cream on the

a little amused to see her this

a napkin to wipe the cream from her

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