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.”

a sigh, her chin resting

feel so bad

not your fault. You had no way of knowing that Clyde would suddenly do this.” Janet stubbornly shook her head, refusing to rid

If I had, this wouldn’t have happened.” Brandon sighed at the remorse that took over her

would have been better if you could be as kind to yourself as you are

finished speaking, Janet’s eyes lit up, an idea suddenly coming to

for a long time. I’m sure he must have encountered

her phone and dialed Draco’s

the call button, her

doing?” she asked, furrowing her brows at

stood up, reaching to

going to do anything weird. I just want advice

her wrist with one hand as the other raised further up, keeping

started to

give it to me. Are you doing this on purpose? You’re acting crazy.

Brandon

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

her side, stopping their attempt to get

you have any

said confidently, “In business, it’s a standard practice to research your client’s background before

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