Janet’s face visibly fell at the mention of Carly’s commission.

Losing an order hadn’t been a big deal—she had been in the business long enough to know better than letting these things get to her.

What upset her were the sharp words of the reporters.

She knew that the old lady had been hurt.

The situation brought Hannah to the surface of her mind.

The old woman reminded Janet of Hannah, the same innocence found in her eyes.

Even their hurt expressions mirrored each other’s.

A sinking feeling settled on Janet’s chest.

The shift in her mood didn’t escape Brandon.

He ran a gentle hand through her hair, trying to comfort her.

“Don’t let it bother you. Your designs are amazing. You know that better than anyone. There is no doubt your studio will be a success.”

“It’s not that. I’m not really bothered that I lost the order.”

a sigh, her chin resting on

hurt the old lady. I feel so bad for her.”

no way of knowing that Clyde would suddenly do this.”

reporters away sooner. If I had, this wouldn’t have happened.” Brandon

have been better if you could be as kind to yourself as

Janet’s eyes

fashion world for a long time.

out her phone and

before she could press the call button,

she asked,

reaching to take her phone

I’m not going to do anything weird. I just want

held her wrist with one hand as the other raised further up, keeping the

annoyance started to

just give it to me. Are you doing this on purpose? You’re acting

crazy?” Brandon shook

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thinking straight from your anger towards Clyde.” Janet didn’t

side, stopping their

you have any

narrowed his eyes and said confidently, “In business, it’s a standard practice to research your client’s

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