Janice couldn't believe that the name Shirley Olson was worth an extra 500 thousand dollars just for her handiwork. But to Jodie, the Manns' golden child, it was nothing. She casually gave Janice that amount of money like it was pocket change.
Janice didn't accept the money, nor did she return it right away. She decided to send it back with a wedding gift when Jodie got married.
She wasn't about to use the name of Shirley Olson as a reason to charge outrageous prices. That would throw the market into chaos and ruin her reputation.
Janice wasn't the type to chase money at all costs.
Suddenly appearing behind her, Edward said, "Getting this much money first thing in the morning—looks like you're going to hit it big this year. Don't forget about me when you do, okay?"
Unfazed by Laura's teasing looks, he wrapped his arms around Janice from behind her chair. The bank notification was right there on her phone, so he naturally saw it.
Janice looked up, smiling. "Then you'd better behave and not make me mad."
"I've never made you mad," Edward replied.
And that was true—he really hadn't.
Laura went to the kitchen, leaving just the two of them at the dining table.
"You slept in today," Janice said. It was already 9:30 am by the time he woke up.
Edward shot her a glance. "I need to recharge too, you know. Otherwise—"
"Shut up!" Janice said quickly, blushing as she put a fried egg onto his plate. "Just eat."
By 10:10 am, they left the villa together.
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