Chapter 1244


    Chapter 1244 Date With Another Man


    “My dearest daughter, Kailee won’t have the opportunity to vex you any longer.”


    J was moved by Johanna’s message.


    She realized that it was her mother who’d intervened secretly.


    Just days ago, she’d confided in Johanna about Kailee, and now, Kailee’s reputationy in tatters.


    Yet, J remained puzzled. Turning to Brandon, she furrowed her brow. “As far as I know, Kailee’s


    parents really adore her. Wouldn’t they defend her?”


    Brandon’s eyes narrowed, and a cold smile graced his lips. “The true power in the Gibson family lies


    not with Kailee’s parents, but her aunt. Having suffered heavy losses due to Kailee, her aunt won’t


    forgive her, and her parents are powerless to intervene.”


    Despite the reassurance, J couldn’t shake her lingering concern. “Will Kailee remain in Barnes?”


    Caressing her cheek tenderly, Brandon replied, “Fear not. Embroiled in scandal, the Gibson family


    won’t permit Kailee to disgrace herself further in Barnes.”


    Relieved, J sighed. “That’s wonderful. Without Kailee, Laney’s return will be much safer.”


    After all, with Kailee in Barnes, who knew what wicked deeds she mightmit?


    Moreover, if Laney encountered Kailee again, she might recall Garrett’s past maniption at Kailee’s


    hands and feel disgruntled.


    At that moment, J’s phone rang.


    It was Clyde Lambert.


    Eagerly, he blurted out, “Miss J, don’t forget our appointment this afternoon. I’ll await you at the


    restaurant.”


    He’d anticipated this date for so long.


    Now that she finally epted, he had to call her to remind her for fear that she might cancel it for other


    reasons.


    “I’ll be there, I promise,” J assured him, chuckling at his earnestness.


    This meeting was also crucial for her.


    After all, promoting the studio was a crucial milestone on her journey to bing an independent


    designer.


    “See you then,” Clyde replied. He then breathed a sigh of relief. Anticipation coursed cell in his body


    aflutter as he looked forward to their afternoon appointment.


    He was determined to make asting impression on J.


    As the call ended, Brandon fixed her with a dangerous gaze. “Who’s the man you’re meeting this


    afternoon? I can tell that it’s a guy by the sound of the voice.”


    Sensing Brandon’s jealousy, J quickly grabbed his arm.


    “I’ve scheduled a meeting with an artist who captured a stunning collection of photos featuring Hannah.


    Surprisingly, the photos gained immediate poprity upon being posted online, and my clothing


    designs garnered attention as well. I want to seize this opportunity to dere my independence as a


    designer, so I’m meeting with this artist this afternoon to discuss publicity strategies.”This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    To quell his doubts, she showed him the photographs.


    Brandon’s jealousy subsided somewhat as he examined the photos featuring Hannah, adorned in


    J’s designs amidst the pastoralndscape.


    “The artist’s eye for aesthetics ismendable,” he conceded, pride swelling in his chest. “He’s done


    your designs justice.” Brandon nodded proudly.


    As J watched him feign generosity, she couldn’t help butugh. “Then help me choose a stunning


    dress. I must take this meeting seriously to be independent of Mr. Wesley’s studio and establish


    myself as a renowned designer!”


    Though reluctant, Brandon couldn’t deny his wife’s charm and assisted in selecting the perfect dress.


    Donning a knee-length number, J twirled before Brandon, inquiring, “What do you think? Is this one


    lovely?”


    His eyes darkened, observing her delicate legs. “No, it’s too short.”


    With a sigh, she tried another.


    And another.


    “No, your back is exposed.”


    “No, your waist is bare.”


    “No…”


    Exasperated, J slumped onto the sofa, pouting, “Brandon, don’t any of these dresses please you?


    Are you just trying to keep me from going out?”


    “I can help you with your career, too,” Brandon countered, enveloping her in his arms, nuzzling her


    cheek. “You don’t need to meet other men in person.”


    He couldn’t help his jealousy.


    “You don’t have to be so jealous.” J shook her head helplessly.


    “Fine, you can drive me there. While I work, find a nearby spot to wait. Just don’t interfere. Will that


    ease your mind?”


    Begrudgingly, Brandon agreed.