The Substitute Wife My Poor Husband is a Billionaire
Chapter 696 Marrying Into The Harding Family
Laney knew that Garrett just sacrificed something valuable to him for their relationship. She couldn’t let him down.
In that moment, Laney made up her mind to be the best wife after they got married.
“I promise I’ll be a good wife and make you and your parents proud,” Laney swore in a hoarse voice.
Garrett was amused by her words. He chuckled and then kissed her forehead affectionately. “Just be yourself, Laney. Don’t change for me, okay?”
Laney was not an ignorant girl. She knew that marrying into a rich family would not be easy. Besides, she could tell that Vera had high standards for her daughter-in-law.
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Now that he had his parents’ approval, Garrett began to prepare for the wedding.
Laney didn’t want a grand wedding, so they held a simple one and didn’t invite too many guests. Not a single reporter was allowed to step foot in the wedding venue. Garrett also warned all the major media outlets, forbidding them from gossiping about Laney.
However, even Garrett couldn’t stop the news that he, the only son and heir of the Harding family, was marrying an ordinary woman. On their wedding day, the news trended on Twitter. Everyone was curious to see what this real-life Cinderella looked like.
During the wedding ceremony, the guests were kept talking about it.
Especially all the women who had tried to chase after Garrett. Before now, Garrett was one of the most eligible bachelors in Seacisco. There were a lot of girls who liked him.
Janet had experienced a similar situation before. She had been under the same pressure when she married Brandon.
“Don’t listen, don’t look, and don’t even think about it. They’re all just jealous. After all, in their eyes, you’ve won!” Janet whispered to Laney as she helped smooth the creases on her wedding dress.
Laney smiled, feeling an indescribable sadness. “How come I don’t feel like the winner? This is just the beginning. Janet, I’m more worried about what life will be like after I get married.”
Laney was used to a carefree life and never let anyone tie her down. What if she grew tired of married life? “I heard that Mrs. Harding is a kind woman. I doubt she’d make you suffer.” Janet tried to comfort her.
Truth be told, she had never met Garrett’s mother before. However, Garrett loved Laney very much. If he was able to convince his parents to accept Laney as his wife, then he could protect Laney from being bullied in the Harding family.
Janet prayed in her heart, hoping that Laney could be with Garrett in peace and harmony.
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After their wedding, Laney was flung into the upper-cl@ssworld as Garrett gradually took over the Harding family business.
Every time there was a party or a banquet, he would take Laney with him.
Just like what had happened to Janet previously, Laney was often mocked by some of the rich people on such occasions.
Laney had chosen to marry Garrett, and she had foreseen this situation long before she said “I do”. Thus, she endured every insult and slander.
Not long after they got married, Vera called and told Laney to move to the Harding mansion.
Laney was not prepared for such an order. She anxiously twisted the phone line with her fingers and said, “Mom, I have professionals here to take care of me. I don’t want to bother you at home.”
“Nonsense! We’re family. Of course, I should take care of you. Besides, I’ve arranged a lot of etiquette cla*s*ses and other compulsory courses for you, including dancing, wine tasting, and appreciating art. Laney, now that you’re the future hostess of the Harding family, you must behave like a cultivated lady from now on. Don’t disgrace the Harding family.”