The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

The moment Janet encountered Mandy in Carly’s company, she intuitively grasped that Mandy would fail to meet Carly’s expectations for a designer.

Janet had laid eyes on Mandy’s work, undeniably exceptional in its splendor and intricacy, but ill-suited to Carly’s grandmother’s humble demeanor. Thus, Mandy’s design style was bound to be inadequate for Carly’s satisfaction.

Janet’s silence that day was an act of courtesy towards Mandy, a gesture to avoid the appearance of vengefulness, as their relationship was strained by an underlying grudge.

Direct confrontation risked creating an uncomfortable spectacle and might sway Carly’s choice— an outcome Janet wished to avert.

As a designer, Janet’s professionalism and integrity resonated with Carly.

Despite her connections to the prestigious White family and her position as Mr. Larson’s wife, Janet defied Carly’s initial assumptions of arrogance and indifference.

Through their conversations, Carly discovered Janet’s flawless interpersonal skills and unwavering design expertise.

This revelation softened Carly’s demeanor, and she warmly expressed her relief, “I’m so glad to have such a skilled designer like you create clothing for my grandmother. I trust you’ll exceed my expectations.”

Carly, she suggested,

nodded approvingly.

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by the door, eavesdropping intently. She nodded periodically and murmured, “I see.” Consequently, she was caught off guard when the door swung open. She stumbled and tumbled awkwardly into

eyes locked

to regain her composure, Lexi sheepishly grinned, “I was just … walking by …

Mrs. Reed. My assistant can

her rudeness, Lexi apologized as well, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Reed. That was my mistake. I hope you can forgive

in high spirits,

teasingly inquired, “Lexi, aren’t you supposed to be a professional assistant? What were you doing eavesdropping? I can’t imagine Sean ever

wished she

such foolishness!” Janet, not meaning to cause distress, waved her hand dismissively. “It’s fine. Don’t

and said, “Thank you, boss. But you predicted things so accurately. Carly did come

had doubted Janet’s