Janet’s face visibly fell at the mention of Carly’s commission.

Losing an order hadn’t been a big deal—she had been in the business long enough to know better than letting these things get to her.

What upset her were the sharp words of the reporters.

She knew that the old lady had been hurt.

The situation brought Hannah to the surface of her mind.

The old woman reminded Janet of Hannah, the same innocence found in her eyes.

Even their hurt expressions mirrored each other’s.

A sinking feeling settled on Janet’s chest.

The shift in her mood didn’t escape Brandon.

He ran a gentle hand through her hair, trying to comfort her.

“Don’t let it bother you. Your designs are amazing. You know that better than anyone. There is no doubt your studio will be a success.”

“It’s not that. I’m not really bothered that I lost the order.”

her chin resting on

feel so bad for her.”

fault. You had no way of knowing that Clyde would suddenly do this.” Janet stubbornly

I should have driven those reporters away sooner. If I had, this wouldn’t have happened.” Brandon

kind to yourself as

he finished speaking, Janet’s eyes lit up, an

time. I’m sure he must have encountered something similar.

her phone and dialed

she could press the call button,

asked, furrowing her brows

reaching to

it back. I’m not going to do anything weird. I just

the other raised further up, keeping the phone out of her reach

annoyance started to

to me. Are you doing this on purpose? You’re acting crazy. It’s just a phone

crazy?” Brandon shook his

straight from your anger towards Clyde.” Janet didn’t retort, knowing that Brandon had an

hands fell to her side, stopping their attempt to get her phone

you

your client’s background before you go to them and apologize personally as

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