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

just… what happened today hurt the old lady. I feel so bad for her.” Brandon’s

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

should have driven those reporters away sooner. If I had,

to

eyes lit up, an idea

a long time. I’m sure he

out her phone and

call

doing?” she asked, furrowing her brows at

stood up, reaching to

do anything weird. I just

raised further up, keeping the phone

started

give it to me. Are you doing this

acting crazy?” Brandon shook his

thinking straight from your anger towards Clyde.”

hands fell to her side, stopping their attempt to get

you

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