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?”

said in

me…That I can’ tell anyone about

face hardened and her

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

a history of having affairs with

a reputable overseas institution.She was talented and beautiful.She was a well-chosen spy for Vera.Her job was to assist Garrett with business matters, and, at the same time, help Vera deal

to sound

his wife.Mr.Harding was about to hold a meeting when Mrs.Harding interrupted him.She said something

was

“What did she say?”

her to the restaurant for dinner.She said that being pregnant, it was natural for her to feel hungry often.I understand Mr.Harding’s predicament.He is busy with his work and wants to back

out

is crucial, so I’m sorry Mr.Harding postponed the meeting in

“HI deal with Garrett,”

Vera cut in.

stockholders. We have to show them

right in thinking that Laney is not the suitable daughter-in-law.You should keep telling me about this kind of stuff in the future.Garrett has

Kelly smiled.

“I see, Mrs.Harding.”

In an upscale restaurant.

and Laney were having dinner in

specialty

ordered two dishes for Laney.He knew

allowed herself to eat as much as she wanted for a very

plates, which she wolfed down

unaware of the cream on the corner of

was a little amused to see

grabbed a napkin to wipe the cream

you became pregnant.lt looks

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