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 through him,


    setting every 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."


    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.


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    "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.