Natalie could tell that Kelly had no intention of leaving even after Garrett and Laney had gone.She took a deep breath and compelled a smile.

“Miss Astley! I wish I could invite you in for a cup of tea or something, but the studio is only open to staff.”

“You!”

Kelly was furious at Natalie.

“Forget it. It’s not worth my while to argue with a rude woman like you.”

Snorting, she turned around and walked away with the documents.

Back in the car, Kelly flung the document onto the passenger seat, trying to suppress her anger.She had expected Laney to be a hooligan and that her companions, insolent.She couldn’t deal with Laney herself, it was true, but she could ask someone else to.

Kelly took out her phone to call Garrett’s mother–Vera Harding.

Vera was having afternoon tea with other wealthy ladies.

They were discussing the jewelry that was up for auction recently.

Vera excused herself when her phone rang and then went to the garden to take the call.

“Kelly! What’s the matter?”

In a stern voice, she asked, “Shouldn’t you be in a meeting with Garrett at this time?”

“Mr.Harding said that he couldn’t go to the meeting and asked me to postpone it to tomorrow.”

Kelly sighed.

Noticing something was amiss, Vera asked seriously, “What happened?”

Kelly said in a

I can’ tell anyone

and

it was I who chose you? You can tell me anything, and I’ll take the

had a history of having

was talented and beautiful.She was a well-chosen spy for Vera.Her job was to assist Garrett with business matters, and, at the

pretended to sound

about to hold a meeting when Mrs.Harding

there was no smile

“What did she say?”

for her to feel hungry often.I understand Mr.Harding’s predicament.He is busy with his work and wants to back

let out

is crucial, so I’m sorry Mr.Harding postponed the meeting in such a way.l’m

“HI deal with Garrett,”

Vera cut in.

to show them that the Harding family doesn’t plan

an arrogant tone.She grumbled, “I was right in thinking that Laney is not the suitable daughter-in-law.You should keep telling me about this kind of stuff in

Kelly smiled.

“I see, Mrs.Harding.”

In an upscale restaurant.

were having

restaurant’s specialty is their

for Laney.He knew

much as she wanted for a

ordered Laney two plates, which she wolfed down because she was

the cream on the corner of

a little amused to

napkin to wipe

you became pregnant.lt looks like that I will be raising two

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