The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1211:

The assistant fumbled for an excuse, ended the call, and wracked his brain for a diplomatic way to refuse Laney’s request.

Just then, Kira returned from the restroom and caught the assistant’s troubled expression. “What’s wrong? Is there something at the company?”

The event, hosted by Juliet, had brought Kira along as a learning opportunity.

The assistant’s face brightened at the sight of Kira—his unexpected salvation. “Miss Foster, could you please tell Mr. Hopkins that Miss Collins wants to see him? If he’s willing, he can call her back.” The assistant passed Kira the phone.

“Why is Laney being such a nuisance?” Kira rolled her eyes. “Cliff’s in the middle of business.”

The assistant held his tongue, noting the irony of Kira calling Laney a nuisance when she was no better.

of her sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law, she felt

hangover remedy, Kira’s lips curled into a smirk. “If she wants to play errand girl, let

into fiction

and Juliet were dating, did she? Tonight, Kira would

exclusive venue where Cliff was dining required proper

remained firm—she would need Cliff

to wait quietly in the reception area, rather

far longer than expected. When he finally emerged, Juliet and Kira

for Laney but found no signs of her. “What a shame,” she whispered with barely concealed satisfaction. “She missed quite the

a pleasant haze, making Kira’s words float past her. “What was that,

disappointed her scheme had fallen flat. Juliet massaged her temples before turning to Cliff with concern in her eyes. “How are