Chapter 467
“There is one more ce that needs to be modified.Please tell her that this may take some time.”
Natalie had been staring at Kelly all this time, sensing something was wrong.
Natalie turned to face Laney, who was smiling at Kelly as if she didn’t notice anything was wrong.She
was truly blessed with a good heart.
Kelly, on the other hand, was a different story.She looked at Laney with scorn in her eyes.
Natalie had never before seen Kelly.
Was she Garrett’s secretary? When did he get a new secretary? Kelly was beautiful and sexy.She also
looked like she was intimate with Garrett.lt waspletely inappropriate.
Natalie asked directly, “Mr.Harding, we haven’t seen each other in only a few months.When did you find
such a beautiful secretary?”
And in a rather emphatic tone, she added, “I remember you said you would be faithful to Laney when
you married her, right?”
“Don’t make fun of me, Natalie.You know I won’t break my word.”
Garrett instinctively nced at Laney and studied her expression.
Without missing a beat, he put his arm around her shoulder and smiled.
Then he turned to Natalie and exined, “This is Kelly Astley.She is just someone my mother arranged
to be my secretary.She got sick and asked for a long leave of absence to recuperate abroad.She
returned to work just recently.”
In a sharp about-face from his womanizing days, Garrett was now the epitome of a devoted
husband.He barely even looked at other women these days.
The corners of Kelly’s mouth twitched when she heard that, but she could only nod along and say,
“Yes, it’s exactly as Mr.Harding said.”
Indeed, it was by Vera’s orders that she was by Garrett’s side.
Aside from being his assistant, Kelly was also tasked to deal with the women who came pandering to
Garrett and dissuade them from trying to be his wife.She had done her job pretty well over the years.
However, she eventually went through a burnout phase from all the pressure, so she filed for a leave of
absence.
When Kelly returned, Garrett not only had a wife, but a child on the way as well.
And this wife of his was just some unknown bodyguard.
Kelly was understandably livid.She couldn’t ept the fact that she had lost to a woman of a much
inferior status to hers.
In her mind, she already had Vera’s approval when thetter had asked her to be Garrett’s secretary.
If Laney hadn’t gotten pregnant, Kelly was certain that she would have eventually been Garrett’s wife.
Natalie could tell from the way Garrett spoke that he had no feelings for Kelly.
But she couldn’t really say the same thing about Kelly.
Besides, Laney was pregnant now and it was inconvenient for her to do many things.
“So, Miss Astley is merely a secretary” Natalie remarked coldly.
“Since you are aware of your position, you would do well to act ordingly.”
Kelly’s face froze, and her cheeks turned pink with embarrassment.She knew then that Natalie had
seen through her intentions.She shot Natalie a hostile gaze.
Kelly had no idea who Natalie was since she was still away when the news circted all over the
country that Natalie and Brandon got married.
She noted Natalie’s in dress however and guessed that she was nothing more than a pretty-faced
designer from a middle-ss family.
Kelly had seen all types of women in the years she had worked for Garrett.She had no doubt that
Natalie was just another one of the ambitious misses who wanted to get his attention.
Kelly scoffed to herself, thinking that Natalie’s type was the most stupid of all.
She had probably deluded herself into thinking that she had a good rtionship with Garrett, and was
therefore acting presumptuous toward the women who were actually close to him.
“I assure you that I know what to do.Like Mr.Harding said, I am the secretary especially chosen by
Mrs.Harding.You must be the designer from W Marks, right? You would do well to attend to your job,
too.You’d better hurry and modify the dress we need, and then send it to the Harding residence in
person.Don’t waste time dilly-dallying, or you will be in big trouble.”
Kelly made no effort to conceal her animosity as she bossed Natalie around.
Before Natalie could retort, Garrett opened his mouth and snapped, “Shut up, Kelly! You can’t afford to
offend her.The matter of the dress is no big deal, it doesn’t warrant so much fuss.I can send someone
to take it once it’s done.”
Kelly gnashed her teeth in frustration, but since Garrett had spoken, she could only lower her head.
“I understand, Mr.Harding.”
“I apologize, Natalie.Please pay her no mind.I’m taking Laney to the restaurant for a bite.Would you like
to join us?”
Throughout the exchange, Garrett was only worried that his dear wife might be starving or
ufortable anywhere.
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“I’m not going,”
Natalie shook her head.She didn’t want to disrupt the lovebirds.
“Someone is waiting for me at home.”
Garrett chuckled at that.
“Well, aren’t you sweet?”
He turned to Laney, his eyes filled with warmth.
“Let’s go, then.What do you want to eat?”
“I…”
Laney didn’t even manage to finish her sentence when Kelly interrupted her.
“Mr.Harding, Mrs.Harding, I’m afraid it isn’t dinner time yet.”
She walked over so that she was standing before the couple, and made a show of checking her watch.
“You still have a meeting lined up on your schedule, Mr.Harding.If you don’t go now. it will be toote.”
“Postpone the meeting.” said Garrett nonchntly as he took Laney’s hand and ushered her past
Laney.
“There is nothing more important than having a meal with my wife.”
Laney quietly tugged at his sleeve, telling him that he didn’t need to do this much.
Work shoulde first.But Garrett only smiled and patted the back of her hand.
“But…”
Kelly spoke again, only to sputter into silence when she was met by Garrett’s icy re.She quickly
composed herself and swallowed her dissatisfaction.
“Understood.Please be careful on your way and have a nice dinner, Mr.and Mrs.Harding.”
Kelly maintained her neutral expression until the couple was out of sight.