The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband

Feeling relieved, Natalie smiled and said, “Thank you so much, Miss Reed. I really appreciate it.”

Carly checked her watch and apologized, “Forgive me, Miss White. My grandma will be here soon to discuss the design project with Miss Hamilton, so I will not be able to entertain you any longer.”

Carly hoped Natalie would leave soon, so as not to disturb the meeting between Mandy and her grandma.

Since Natalie had achieved the purpose of her visit, she did not need to stay any longer.

“Alright then, I shall take my leave. I will see you some other time.”

Carly nodded with a smile and said, “Goodbye, Miss White.”

Upon seeing the mediocre, unremarkable snacks that Natalie had brought, Mandy’s lips curled into a subtle sneer, dripping with disdain.

No wonder Natalie’s deal had fallen through—she was likely too miserly and close-fisted, Mandy speculated.

Indeed, Mandy’s interception of Natalie’s design project was anything but accidental.

She had meticulously planned it.

As soon as she left W Marks, Mandy began digging into recent happenings at Natalie’s studio.

It wasn’t long before she uncovered that Natalie had inadvertently offended Carly during a _ previous encounter, leaving Natalie scrambling for a chance to make amends and win back Carly’s favor.

That was why Mandy sought out Carly, volunteering to tackle the job herself.

Otherwise, she would never have stooped to take on such a mundane task as designing clothes for an ordinary elderly person, much less actively reaching out to someone like Carly.

To Mandy, Carly was nothing more than a run-of-the-mill modeling agency owner, hardly worth the effort of cultivating a relationship.

The only endeavor truly worth Mandy’s time and cunning was to make life difficult for Natalie.

Her ultimate goal was to force Natalie out of the design industry altogether, ensuring Natalie never crossed paths with her or Draco again.

eyes burned with fury as she silently

dismissively at the box of snacks and

exerted herself for this gift. These cookies are so crudely made, it’s obvious she was just going through the motions.” Carly

she instructed her assistant to collect Natalie’s snacks

Mandy’s expression soured instantly.

that Carly was nothing but a backwater bumpkin, and over a decade in Barnes

Carly a furtive glare before plastering on a

procured the finest treats in Barnes for you. Please enjoy them with your grandmother later.” After bidding Carly farewell, Natalie

filled with disappointment, met the blazing sun

time waiting here for nothing,” Lexi grumbled, her fists clenched in frustration. “If Ms. Reed didn’t want to see us, she should’ve just said

lies with

“But…”

to vent further, but the crestfallen look on

a

more to me than winning

kindhearted, not one to

so, I won’t be

they departed, Lexi suddenly remembered Mandy and sensed something amiss

a fleeting glimmer of malice in Mandy’s

can’t help but think there’s

Lexi shared her unease.

seems like she intentionally

the mention of Mandy’s name, Natalie let

loved to be

Lexi pressed, “Boss, from your reaction, it seems there’s some truth to my suspicions, right?” Natalie nodded

been some conflict

the incident that had transpired between her and Mandy

truly malicious.”

not entirely a bad person. She

off, and a glimmer of hope danced in her

be a chance

it be that hope still lingered?

“Truly?”

with a warm, reassuring smile, “I won’t attempt to convince Carly any