The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Now that Laney became Garrett’s secretary, she got to see Janet often.

Today, she invited Janet out to dinner. “Thank you for recommending me for this job,” Laney said as she handed the menu over to Janet. “This one’s going to be my treat!”

Although Janet hadn’t really done much, Laney never liked owing favors to anyone.

Janet waved her hand and smiled. “It’s nothing, Miss Garcia. You’re the one who saved my life. I don’t even know how to thank you properly for that.”

“You don’t need to be so formal with me. We are friends now. Please just call me Lane. It’s what all my buddies back at the club call me.” A wistful smile played on Laney’s lips.

Janet leaned forward, curious as a cat. “A club? What kind of club is it?”

Laney stopped short. She had blurted out the words without thinking. “Well… You know, just a hobby club.” She cleared her throat and took a sip of water. “But they’ve all relocated to the countryside. I plan on saving a lot so that I can invite them back to the city.”

you, where are you residing at the

“Down at Ester Street.”

is in terms of commute. Actually, I live in a pretty good neighborhood, with lots of affordable apartments. Would

certainly be easier for Laney to protect Janet if they lived close

wasted no time and immediately

was notified of her request. It was only a matter of course, since half of the properties in the neighborhood was owned by the

single-bedroom apartment. It was cheaper than most units in the area, despite

work together. On some weekends

such a kind and generous person, Janet,” Laney remarked

response. “Not at all. I never really

university days, no one had dared to befriend her for

Laney said emphatically. “I’ll be your good