Janet’s words rendered Laney speechless.

She was used to dealing with people straightforwardly with force, but Janet’s outright coldness made her flustered and helpless.

Laney would’ve preferred it if Janet beat her to vent her anger rather than cut off their friendship.

“Don’t act like we’re strangers, Janet…” Laney forced a smile.

“If it weren’t for Mr. Larson, you and I would have been strangers, Miss Garcia,” Janet retorted coldly.

“Okay. It’s true that Mr. Larson hired me to protect you, and it’s true that I’ve been lying to you. For that, I’m sorry,” Laney apologized right away. Janet’s anger was unsettling; it made her realize just how terrible it was when a usually gentle and nice person got mad.

didn’t say anything

sigh after a while.

then quickly lowered her head. “I’m sorry, okay? My contract said that I

doing your job. I just feel like I had been such a fool for believing you were my friend ever since you saved me. Miss Garcia, I’ve

friend. I wasn’t lying to you about that. You’re

eyes softened somewhat

she was still hurting from the

her well for no reason. With Laney, she just didn’t figure it

thought about it, the more distressed she felt. She didn’t say anything as

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