The Substitute Wife My Poor Husband is a Billionaire
Chapter 828 I Came With My Husband
Janet disliked Kelly even more. She was so rude to interrupt others while they were speaking.
Besides, Kelly was just a secretary. How could she talk to Laney in such a bossy tone!
Pretending not to hear Kelly’s words, Janet continued to speak to Laney. “What happened?” she asked in a low voice. “I called you several times, but you didn’t answer.” Glancing back at Kelly, Laney whispered in her ear. “Garrett was supposed to come, but then at the last minute, something urgent seemed to come up. I couldn’t get in touch with him. Eventually, Vera had to ask me to come with Kelly.”
“What was he doing? Why did he bail on you?” Janet asked, frowning.
Brandon just promised Janet that Garrett was a reliable man, but it certainly didn’t look like it.
Just as Janet was about to call Garrett, Kelly stopped her. “You know nothing,” Kelly said, clearly dissatisfied. “Why would you say that? Mr. Harding had something important to do, so he couldn’t come here. You’re just a designer. How could you say such a thing about Mr. Harding? I should sue you for slander!”
Janet removed Kelly’s hand and said, calmly, “Go ahead, sue me right now! I won’t talk to you again before your lawyer comes.”
Kelly couldn’t beat Janet at arguing. Trying to grab her phone, she said, “Wait here. I’ll call security and they’ll kick you out! I know what’s going on here! People like you just sneak in to seduce wealthy men!”
At this sort of event, other than the wealthy ladies, there were always women in attendance who were looking for opportunities to meet rich men. Kelly didn’t know Janet at all, but she could tell that Janet wasn’t one of the wealthy ladies because she had never seen her before. “I came here with my husband,” Janet said, taking a step back, a disappointed look on her face.
Kelly snorted. She didn’t believe that Janet’s husband could be a person of note.
“Kelly, everyone can hear you!” Hearing the commotion, Vera rushed over with a frown.
“I’m sorry, Mrs. Harding. I got too excited just now. This lady here was speaking ill of Mr. Harding first.” Kelly lowered her head, expecting Vera to start teaching Janet a lesson.
Vera was looking elegant in a light-colored dress. Her eyes lit up when she saw Janet.
“Janet, how nice to see you here!” she asked, delighted. “Where are your parents?” Vera gave Janet a warm hug. Noticing that she wasn’t accompanied by her family, she asked, “Did you come with Brandon?”
Janet smiled. “Brandon is here somewhere, mingling with the other gentlemen. My parents are travelling the world at the moment,” she replied. “You look so elegant in this dress, Mrs. Harding,” Janet continued. “It makes you glow.”
Vera beamed. “You’re always a delight, Janet,” she said. Vera patted Janet’s hand lovingly.
Remembering Kelly’s words, Vera turned to her, frowning. “Janet is friends with Garrett,” she explained. “It’s no big deal.”
Kelly was wide-eyed, stunned.
Turning back to Janet, Vera looked her up and down and said, in a praising tone, “You look glamorous today! And the diamond necklace you are wearing is so well- matched.”
Vera liked collecting diamonds. She could tell, at a glance, that Janet’s necklace was extremely valuable and unique.
Janet smiled and looked at Kelly, who was standing nearby, d*um*bfounded. “Kelly, what do you think? Mrs. Harding sent you to urge me to modify the dress and now even bring you to the party tonight. I presumed you also have good taste in fashion.”