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.”

heaved a sigh, her

old lady. I feel so

Clyde would suddenly do this.” Janet stubbornly

If I had,

to yourself as you are to other people. You’re too hard

Janet’s eyes lit up,

long time. I’m sure

out her phone

the call button,

doing?” she asked, furrowing her brows

up, reaching to take

going to do

raised further up, keeping

annoyance started to

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

Brandon shook his head

towards Clyde.” Janet didn’t retort, knowing

to her side, stopping their attempt to get her phone

do you

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