Janet saw that Laney’s face was slightly pale and she looked more fragile and beautiful. She suddenly had the urge to protect her. After pursing her lips, she said, “Miss Garcia, please pardon me for not coming before now to express my gratitude to you for saving my life. I didn’t have the strength to get out of bed previously. I’m here to thank you and also invite you for lunch.”

Laney readily accepted the invitation. The three of them went to a restaurant near the hospital and had lunch.

The bright sun rays reflected on the glass windows of the restaurant. A few people were inside at that time. The tantalizing aroma of different foods, snacks, and drinks filled the air.

Janet sat next to her husband, while Laney sat directly opposite her. Ethan took the teapot and poured some tea for them.

The two women chatted happily.

“Miss Garcia, what do you do for a living? Which company do you work for?” Janet asked inquisitively.

To buy some time, Laney took a sip of tea and stole a glance at Ethan.

They had both discussed what she would say to Janet, but she didn’t want it to seem too prompt.

“Well, I used to be a secretary. But the company I worked for laid off a huge chunk of their staff and I got fired. Currently, I am job hunting,” Laney replied straightforwardly and then set down the teacup carefully.

that.” Janet had begun to feel sorry for her when something occurred to her and her eyes lit up. She remembered that the Larson Group was currently recruiting secretaries for senior executives. “Our company

uncomfortable with Janet’s offer. He just sat straight at the table and did nothing. Laney was relieved to see this, so she sent a fake resume

Laney changed. She didn’t think she was an aloof woman anymore. Janet saw that underneath Laney’s indifferent appearance, was a softhearted woman who had a

Ethan and Garrett ordered

the dark. It would have been more convenient if she knows my job. Anyway, it’s none of my business. I’m ready to do my job and keep my lips sealed as long

put in a good word for you. Perhaps we could become colleagues.” Janet’s eyes were filled with expectation. It

thank you. I hope so too,”

was up to Ethan whether she

Ethan’s gaze became gentle as he stared at the expectant look on his wife’s face. He patted her head and declared, “Of course,

got to the Larson Group the next day, he gave Laney’s fake resume

into the company, Janet’s

A chill ran down Garrett’s spine when

able to protect Janet at all times.” Ethan’s tone was authoritative. He wasn’t making a suggestion. He was commanding Garrett to do it

clouded Garrett’s face in a split second. He asked sadly,

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