The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride (Ethan and Janet) novel Chapter 296

Contrary to what Charis had expected, she received a lot of praise because Janet's design had made it to the first show of the Seacisco Fashion Week.

During the senior executives' meeting, some of the board members praised her for being insightful. "Ms. Turner, you have good taste. If you hadn't praised Janet's design at the assessment meeting, there's no way we would have chosen hers and then defeated the Lester Silk Fabric this year. Thumbs up!"

"Yeah, I agree. The Lester Silk Fabric has won that selection competition for many years in a row. Their constant wins gave us a bad name. Now that we have won, our dignity has been restored. And it's all thanks to your wise decision, Ms. Turner!" The other senior executives concurred.

Charis was so embarrassed in the face of those unwanted praises. But she had to respond with a faint smile. In her usual calm tone, she said, "I'm flattered by your praises. But I can't take credit for our win. I was just lucky. Janet is an excellent designer. It was due to her hard work and creativity that we won."

Charis was a slick person. As a dubious perfectionist, she wanted her disguise to be excellent. She only praised Janet because she wanted the others to see her as a good person. And it worked!

However, Garrett was confused, rather than convinced. He was also present at the meeting. Seeing that Charis spoke well of Janet again, he thought it was rather odd. He knew that Charis wasn't someone who showered praises on people. As the spoiled heiress of the Turner family, she was always difficult to please.

"This is the first time I'm hearing you praise someone. What's so special about this particular designer? I have seen Janet's designs. They are indeed creative and extraordinary, but she's still inexperienced and hasn't shown profoundness yet. What makes you think so highly of her, Ms. Turner?" Garrett peered at her through the top of his glasses. His instincts told him that Charis was up to something, but he couldn't pinpoint what it was.

"Indeed, she needs to garner more experience. But we shall see about that. Anyway, I have to join a video conference from France soon. I need to take my leave now." Charis checked her wristwatch and skillfully dodged Garrett's questions.

'Garrett is nothing like these clueless old men. He's very smart. If I indulge him in this conversation, I'm afraid he will see right through me. I need to be careful with what I say around him. It's best I do something before he blows my cover.' Charis grabbed her documents and left the boardroom.