Chapter 70
Calvin went along with Edward’s words and said, “Anyone would naturally be upset if they were treated the way Simon, that scumbag, treats people. It’s no surprise”
“Harrison,” Edward called out.
seated in the front passenger seat, Harrison immediately understood and started typing on his phone.
Once Janice entered the house, she’d barely sat down when Jaceli pulled her aside and questioned how she’d gotten hurt. Moments later, the doorbell rang
Assuming it was the madman Simon again, Jacob stormed to the door, only to freeze at the pile of high–end restaurant delivery bars.
He turned to ask Janice. “Janice, did you order this?
Janice shook her head. She hadn’t thought about ordering dinner yet. She’d planned to grab a meal for Sisley, but Jacob’s health wouldn’t allow them to leave the house.
The delivery guy left after confirming the address.
Then, Janice’s phone buzzed. It was a text from
As Jacob peeked over her shoulder, she quickly together.”
Edward. “They say good food can lift you
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and off the screen and said, “Let’s eat. I
be working on my crochet design at home starting tomorrow, so we’ll have more time
Janice was used to rushing work, so Jacob h didn’t seem too surprised
Heidiinformed her parents after checking into her hotel
Her mother, Emma Brown, suggested, “Smithy, your sister and I are going to visit you tomorrow to help you settle in.” Smithy was He’s nickname. “Sounds great.”
“Is something wrong? You sound upset.” Erama sounded concerned.
Heidi pursed her lips and explained, “I think Edward has someone he likes, Mom. But I’ve seen that lady, she’s nothing special, and she’s a liar to boot.”
A har? What do you mem?” Emma was instantly alert she’d always wanted Held to marry the Moores.
“She tricked Edward into hiring her at Prosper Stitch Group when she’s just an average seamstress. I’ve worked hard to earn my place, so why should she get it so easily?”
“Don’t worry, my dear. You’ve got talent just use your skills to push her out! Plus, remember when you helped Mrs. Moore restore that antique? You never bragged about it or told ber. She’ll definitely like you more once she finds out!” Emma tried to console her
A flash of guilt flickered through Held’s eyes, but she stubbornly said, “Exactly. That antique is displayed in the unsen,”
“Did you restore that antique yourself? I remember a lady who was also involved. Her last name was Smith too.”
Heidi confidently replied, “She knew just a little about textiles and nothing about restoration. I directed her the whole time”
Back then, everyone had worked with masks on and weren’t allowed to communicate privately for confidentiality The lady vanished once the restoration was complete.
Heidi had always believed the Lady was just in it for the reward money, and she’d always locked down on people who only saw prodit in anything
“Alright Sleep tight We’l you tomorrow.”
“okay. Goodnight, Mom!
After hanging up, Heidi clutched her phone and went through Janice’s detalls again.
She’d heard Janice had fallen out badly with her ex Aild now someone like her was occupying the position of the director of the Product Division department in Prosper Stitch Group while deceiving Edward..
By midnight, Heidi finallydialed Simon’s number.
Still reeling from the embarrassment of being hauled out of the police station and dodging the paquirazzi, Simon angrily hung up three times on the unknown caller
He gruffly picked up on Heldi’s fourth attempt. “Who’s this?””
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