The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

Ducking into the bathroom, Lexi took a breather on the toilet, tapping her chest and feeling grateful for having barely dodged a tricky situation. She mumbied to herself, “No wonder Sean is Mr. Larson’s right hand. His powers of persuasion are so strong, he nearly got me to spill the beans.”

After a moment’s thought, she decided her first move would be to text Janet and fill her in, before pondering on whether to let Sean in on the secret.

Moments later, Janet noticed a new message from Lexi pop up on her computer screen as she worked at her desk.

Lexi wrote, “Boss, Sean was inquinng about what occurred at the studio today that frustrated you. Should I spill?”

Janet raised an eyebrow and let out a soft laugh, stealing a glance at Brandon, who sat by the couch, wearing a grave expression.

She couldn’t deny that Brandon’s concern had a soothing effect on her. She typed back promptly, “No, let me deal with this.”

Brandon a playful smile and said, “Are you interested

with Janet’s teasing look, Brandon felt an uncommon flush of embarrassment. However,

to her amusement. She taunted, “If you’re curious about my day, it’s simple. Keep me in good

exposed, Brandon blushed a little more, contrasting his usually impassive

for his ineptitude, Brandon feigned nonchalance and played along with Janet, asking, “Even though I’m lost, I’m more than willing to do whatever it takes to keep you cheerful. So, what should

obstinacy brought a wider smile to Janet’s face. “That’s for you to figure out. You can’t just ask

sight for sore eyes. As he adjusted his tie, his well-defined jaw lifted slightly, accentuating the attractive bulge of his Adam’s apple. Caught in his

dangerous smile,

do you suppose?

interpretation, causing Janet’s breath

Janet, bypassing her desk and standing right in front of her with a mischievous smile. “I’m about to do something