The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Laney had been staying in Garrett’s house for a week now.

When she had nothing else to do, she would exercise, do chores, or busy herself in the garden. The rest of her time was spent watching the men lurking outside.

Standing in front of the window of the study and looking out, Garrett happened to see Laney hiding behind a tree in the garden with a dagger in her hand, looking extra vigilant.

Seeing this, he was in a trance for a moment and a faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips.

“Mr. Harding, can you hear me?” The person on the phone called out his name twice before Garrett finally centered himself.

“Ahem, sorry. Could you please repeat that? The signal here is spotty.” As he spoke, Garrett returned to his seat and put on his glasses.

“We’ll put everything regarding Laney to rest now. We didn’t know that she’s your girlfriend. But Mr. Harding, would it be too much to ask for more shares in the cooperation, if ever?” The man on the other end of the line was the head of the Burke family.

It was never really that important for the Burke family to take revenge on Laney anyway, especially so when someone as Garrett Harding was trying to intervene.

Thank you for doing this for me, Mr. Burke.” Garrett smiled. A dangerous cold light flashed in his eyes as

to hurt her. You can rest assured.” The head of the Burke family

the Burke family, Garrett received another call

of yours is a hit woman?

worry about me, Mom,”

about you? You’re

I can take care of myself. Anyway, I

door to the study was pushed open

anything from the Burkes yet?” Laney poked her head in

look on his face, Garrett fumbled for an excuse. “We’re still, er, negotiating. The Burke family hasn’t responded yet. Just stay here

them, Mr. Harding.” Laney

days and didn’t want her

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Another week passed.