My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

lan’s complexion drained of color as Laney interrogated him. Desperate to explain himself, but noting the disappointment in her eyes, he realized further words were futile. “It was me,” he admitted.

Laney’s voice was sharp and distinct as she asked, “Why? Why did you do that?”

In a hushed tone, Ian replied, “Mrs. Harding, I merely want to remove obstacles for you. Since leaving Garrett, your life has flourished. No longer bound by the Harding family, you’ve built a career you love and embraced a life of freedom and joy. Isn’t that a blessing?” His eyes locked onto hers, his expression solemn. His voice was soothing, yet seemed to mask a torrent of emotion. “Had I not intervened, Garrett would have pursued you relentlessly, causing you trouble and casting you back into the depths of despair.” Laney averted her gaze, her voice trembling. “Don’t do this again. You’re crossing the line between assistant and employer.”

“Oh, my lady!” Ian sighed, resigned. “Why don’t you understand?” Her heart pounded in time with his words.

“Understand what?” His tender, steady voice whispered into her ear.

“Laney, I’ve stood by your side all this time, doing everything in my power for you, because I love you.”

Laney’s entire being froze.

As lan reached for her hand, she snapped back to reality, stepping away from him.

over the medicine box, its contents scattering across

spilled, releasing a faint alcoholic aroma. Disappointment clouded lan’s features at her reaction. “Laney…” Laney halted him, her

silent for a moment. Then, discarding his crestfallen demeanor, he offered

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He hastily gathered the fallen items and made

watched her frantic departure, his

feelings for Garrett. Her excitement upon seeing him, followed by her fury at his violent actions,

emotions, while indifference bred a steady, unchanging

a calm, composed demeanor, revealing no

unfolded in a

bites of food, but the stifling

Observing her actions, he stepped forward to intervene. “Let me

please let me,” lan insisted.

their conversation continued, both reached for the garbage bag simultaneously.