The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 1181 Let Him Stay

As Ian’s accusation against Lola spilled forth, Laney found herself deeply impressed by his remarkable expertise as a personal assistant. The relentless barrage of queries from Ian left Lola flushed with embarrassment.

However, she couldn’t deny the truth in his words, for even she recognized her own carelessness.

But she drew strength from the fact that she had been personally hired by Leo, while Laney was merely a bodyguard, not held in high regard by the Harding family. With renewed vigor, she straightened her posture and spoke up.

“Regardless, Mr. Harding has employed me to look after you. Furthermore, I received Miss Gibson’s gifts today under his directive. As a daughter-in-law of the Harding family, you ought to honor the elders’ views and accept Miss Gibson’s contrition.”

Ian, however, was unfazed by Lola’s employer. As Laney’s personal assistant, her wishes were his only concern. He glanced towards Laney, anticipating her command.

While Laney had always revered the Harding family’s elders, she refused to bend her will to theirs. Her expression stoic, she declared, “I will neither accept Kailee’s gifts nor her apology.”

“But…” Lola’s patience waned, and she sought to interject.

personally with Mr. Harding. Take the gifts back and return it,” Laney cut her off, putting an end to the debate. Reluctant as she may have been, Lola dared not defy Laney’s

around indignantly, intending to snatch the gift and depart, only to be halted by Laney’s terse command, “Clean up the water

Lola, but she bit

silence, Lola obediently retrieved a mop, dried the

and withdrew, Laney’s seething anger began to subside. She

honor and duty, Mrs.

Ian’s ID card as

she couldn’t shake an underlying unease. It seemed somewhat

verify the situation, “Janet, just to confirm, is Ian

with pride, Janet confirmed, “Indeed he is. What do you think? Quite the consummate professional, right? It took me some effort to

glanced awkwardly at Ian before adding, “But,

that you had a