The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Chapter 1232 The Harding Family Became A Laughing Stock

Vera rued her past decisions.

Dissatisfied with Laney’s humble origins, she had embraced Kailee, who hailed from a respectable family and possessed a charming demeanor. To Vera, she had seemed the perfect daughter-in-law.

Caught off guard, Vera hadn’t anticipated Kailee’s deceit.

“How was I to know she’d be so cunning?” Vera sighed, turning to Leo with trepidation. “What do we do now? With Garrett in this state, can we still make amends?”

Leo was equally vexed.

Given Garrett’s temperament, further impulsive actions could sever their relationship permanently.

“For now, do nothing. Just wait for Garrett to bring Laney back,” Leo instructed, his voice heavy. “As for social events, avoid them. Tell people you’re traveling. I’ll have the housekeeper book your ticket.”

to return home, the Harding family had become the object of ridicule in their social circle. Vera’s recent outburst at the

carried an undertone

would never cross the line. They would do anything possible to preserve their reputations. It was inconceivable that they could stoop to the level of the Hardings, who had driven their

Vera protested, discontent etched on

had only met her granddaughter

infuriated glare. “You’re still thinking about your granddaughter now? If you hadn’t acted so stupidly, Laney

had never seen Leo so livid. Fearful, she held

we travel together? It might

to tolerate his wife’s presence. “Reflect on your actions. You’ve lived for decades, yet a young girl

Leo turned and stormed off, anger radiating

figure, feeling aggrieved and angry. She didn’t

fault. If it weren’t for her, Vera wouldn’t

for a while, trying to the posture of a noble lady and returned

as soon as she arrived home, she