The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

Chapter 717

As Ian’s accusation against Lola spilled forth, Laney found herself deeply imp**ssed by his remarkable expertise as a personal assistant. The relentless barrage of queries from Ian left Lola flushed with embarrassment.

However, she couldn’t deny the truth in his words, for even she recognized her own carelessness.

But she drew strength from the fact that she had been personally hired by Leo, while Laney was merely a bodyguard, not held in high regard by the Harding family. With renewed vigor, she straightened her posture and spoke up.

“Regardless, Mr. Harding has employed me to look after you. Furthermore, I received Miss Gibson’s gifts today under his directive. As a daughter-in-law of the Harding family, you ought to honor the elders’ views and accept Miss Gibson’s contrition.”

Ian, however, was unfazed by Lola’s employer. As Laney’s personal assistant, her wishes were his only concern. He glanced towards Laney, anticipating her command.

While Laney had always revered the Harding family’s elders, she refused to bend her will to theirs. Her exp**ssion stoic, she declared, “I will neither accept Kailee’s gifts nor her apology.”

“But…” Lola’s patience waned, and she sought to interject.

“I’ll discuss it personally with Mr. Harding. Take the gifts back and return it,” Laney cut her off, putting an end to the debate. Reluctant as she may have been, Lola dared not defy Laney’s wishes.

She spun around indignantly, intending to snatch the gift and depart, only to be halted by Laney’s terse command, “Clean up the water and dispose of the shattered remnants in the trash bin.”

Fury surged within Lola, but she bit her l*p in resignation.

After a brief silence, Lola obediently retrieved a mop, dried the water stains, and emptied the trash can before taking her leave.

As Lola completed her tasks and withdrew, Laney’s seething anger began to subside. She offered Ian a gracious smile, saying, “So, I’ll be relying on you henceforth.”

and duty, Mrs. Harding,” Ian responded with

card as well as his

couldn’t shake an underlying unease. It seemed somewhat unconventional for a pregnant woman to hire a

rang Natalie to verify the situation, “Natalie, just to confirm,

pride, Natalie confirmed, “Indeed he is. What do you think? Quite the consummate professional, right? It took me some effort to find such a qualified

professional,” Laney agreed. She glanced awkwardly at Ian before adding, “But, why did

you had

male personal assistant, Natalie would respect her

help but appraise

upon his face, betraying no reaction to the exchange bet**en

and expertise, Laney

with a man in this role? Competence, not gender, was the paramount criterion for a personal

of skepticism as a female bodyguard but had risen above it, proving her worth and earning her status as one

Laney resolved to retain Ian as her

as a personal assistant. His gender, being male, shouldn’t matter. I trust that he can take excellent care of me,”

choice. He was certain that Laney wouldn’t let anyone take his place just because of his gender. “Mrs. Harding, this will be one of your wisest decisions ever,” he

and

all the information on you when I learnt that I was going to serve

apparently modest demeanor, Ian couldn’t hide the air of self-assurance that came with his words. “That’s why

Laney relief and she took a deep breath to

able to serve you well. Of course. I’m also skilled in taking care

laughed out loud, amused by Ian’s words. The last bit of bias she had towards Ian’s gender disappeared with his words. “You are a very interesting person.” Laney couldn’t