The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Greg shrank away from Laney, but he didn’t make a move to leave.

Seeing this, Laney flew into a fit of rage. She started rolling up her sleeves as she stomped towards him. “Will you leave on your own or will I have to throw you out?”

Seeing the fierce look on her face, Greg was scared out of his wits and jumped up from the sofa at once. Then, without looking back, he ran out the door.

With Greg gone, Laney’s apartment felt especially quiet. She sighed and turned to close the door. But before the door could click shut, someone from outside stuck their foot in the gap to stop it from closing.

Laney thought that Greg had come back. Gritting her teeth angrily, she swung the door open and was about to throw her fist at Greg’s face when she saw that it was Garrett standing at the door.

“Why are you here?” Laney frowned in surprise. “Anyway, I’m sorry for leaving in a hurry just now. I wasn’t able to thank you properly yet.”

Then, she bowed her head solemnly and said, “I’ve saved you once, but you’ve saved me twice. You are a Harding; one life of yours is certainly equal to two of mine. I suppose that makes us even.”

Garrett didn’t say anything. Laney straightened up and looked at him as she continued, “You seem fine. Plus, you came here so fast, so one of your men must’ve driven you here, right? So he can also drive you to the hospital. And if you don’t think I’m being sincere enough now, I can formally thank you another day. Now please excuse me for I have to go out.”

With that, she went back inside her apartment, grabbed her bag and keys, closed the door behind her, and left, ignoring the expression on Garrett’s face.

As Laney was walking away, Garrett followed her.
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her, but stopped on a second

of not knowing where she was going. She only slowed down when she was sure

her hands as tears began to

that she felt so sad even though technically nothing had happened

*******

Laney, she instantly sensed that something was wrong. Laney’s voice was unusually calm. “Hey, Janet, are

address of the bar and I’ll be there soon.” Janet could tell that something was on Laney’s mind. Being a devoted friend that she was, she said goodbye

so the bar was relatively quiet and the performers were still warming up

sat at the counter and ordered two

going all out this time. One bottle of this brand alone was

must’ve cost you a one months’ salary, right?” Janet

came here, she had already guessed that the issue