Chapter 714 Once Garrett had departed, Leo and Vera decided to follow suit, but not before ensuring Laney was in good hands.
âPlease, take exceptional care of Laney this time. We canât afford another incident,â Vera implored, her worry evident. âKeep us informed of any developments, alright?â Lola nodded.
âRest assured, Mrs. Harding?â Leoâs displeasure was unmistakable as he asked, âWhat exactly transpired today? Why didnât you intervene and inform us when Laney and Garrett went to the class reunion?â
âI... I wasnât aware,â Lola stammered, feeling cornered and fearful under Leoâs penetrating gaze. âMrs. Harding never mentioned it to me.â Leo huffed, âIf such negligence occurs again, you neednât bother working here!â
Lola hung her head, biting her l*p and holding her t***ue.
After Leo and Vera had left, Lola couldnât help but glance resentfully at Laney in her hospital bed.
She blamed Laney entirely for her plight. If it hadnât been for Laney, Lola would never have faced such a reprimand!
The hospital housing Laney was under the Gibson familyâs control, and it didnât take long for Kailee to receive word of Laneyâs hospitalization.
âWhy is she hospitalized? Howâs the baby?â Kaileeâs voice tinged with anticipation.
The informant on the other end of the line explained, âApparently, an emotional upheaval triggered some fetal distress. However, both mother and child are stable. The hospitalization is merely a precautionary measure.â
Kaileeâs disappointment was palpable. She had hoped that the incident would have had more serious consequences for the unborn child. The resilience of Laneyâs baby had caught her off guard. noveloz.com Despite the unpleasant events at the class reunion, Kaileeâs determination to win Garrett over remained unshaken. She believed that Garrettâs fury stemmed from concern for the baby, not genuine affection for Laney.
Laney, after all, was a mere bodyguard with no influence or power. Kailee refused to accept that Garrett could truly love someone like her. This conviction fueled Kaileeâs refusal to back down.
However, as direct contact with Garrett was temporarily impossible, she needed to devise an alternate strategy.
With a sly grin and raised eyebrows, Kailee prepared to set her cunning plan in motion.
Kailee came up with another plan. She decided to visit Garrettâs parents in the hopes of getting a breakthrough in her plan. Due to Laneyâs pregnancy, Kailee couldnât get very close to Garrett for the time being.
As far as she knew, however, the Harding family was very particular about family backgrounds, so it was likely that Garretts parents werenât too fond of Laney, as she used to work as a bodyguard.
If Kailee succeeded in driving a wedge bet**en Laney and Garrettâs parents, Laney wasnât going to be able to remain Mrs. Harding, no matter how tactful she was.
So early in the morning on the second day, Kailee paid the Harding family a visit, bearing many gifts.
âHello, Mr. and Mrs. Harding. Iâm Kailee Gibson, an old classmate of Garrettâs.â
Kailee had been educated for more than ten years on how to conduct herself like a noble lady, so the courtesy and charm she showed was perfect.
âOh, itâs you, Kailee. Didnât you go abroad?â Vera was a bit taken aback by Kaileeâs unexpected visit. âWhen did you return?â she asked.
Kailee smiled bashfully at her and responded, âI got back last week. Iâve been quite busy with the hospitalâs matter, so I didnât have time to stop by earlier. I hope you donât mind.â Out of all of Garrettâs ex-girlfriends, Kailee was admittedly Veraâs favorite.
Not only was she beautiful and from a rich family, but she also had a fabulous personality. Vera remembered how disappointed she was when she found out that Kailee was going abroad. She had even sent her to the airport herself.
âIâm glad you came. You really donât have to come with gifts, nonetheless.â
Vera took the gift with a surprised look on her face. âIs this a limited-edition silk scarf? There were only three of them sold throughout the entire country. Iâve heard that itâs very hard to come by one even with the money. How did you manage to get it?â
âWell as soon as I saw it, I knew it would fit you perfectly, so I made a special request to a friend to book it for you. I hope you like it, Mrs. Harding.â
Kailee wore a graceful smile on her face.
It took her a lot of effort to get the scarf, and she herself also wanted one.
However, if only a silk scarf could win Veraâs favor and pave the way for her to marry into the Harding family, it was worth it.
Vera was very surprised by the gesture. Sheâd taken a liking to the scarf when she saw a picture of it in a magazine but failed to book one. Sheâd never expected Kailee to buy it for her. Not only did it require a lot of money, but also, time and energy.
Immediately, Vera viewed Kailee in a more favorable light. âGood girl. Thank you for the kind gesture.â
The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband ï¤Chapter 713 Although Leo didnât say anything, he was also very happy with the gift Kailee had gotten him. Her impromptu visit made him feel a little strange, nonetheless. âAre you here to see Garrett? Heâs at the office right now. I donât know what time heâll be back.â
To his surprise, however, Kailee sighed and lowered her head with guilt. âTo be honest, I came here today to offer Garrett an apology.â
âAn apology?â Leo and Vera were stunned.
With an even more guilty look on her face, Kailee said, âLaneyâs hospitalization was all my fault. I didnât take good enough care of her. At the school reunion yesterday, Laney probably felt a bit self-abased when she met our classmates and seemed to have quarreled with Garrett on the way back. I assume thatâs what caused the fetal movement.â
This was an outright lie, however, Vera believed her. Vera immediately held Kaileeâs hand and comforted her. âItâs not your fault. Laneyâs from a poor family. Itâs understandable that she canât get over her inferiority complex.â
A victorious look flashed across Kaileeâs eyes, but she maintained her guilty look. âBut...â
âNo buts. Donât think about it too much. Itâs not your fault,â Vera interrupted her.
The mere thought of Laney and Garrett quarrelling in public made Vera upset. âAs a wife, Laney didnât do well to protect her husbandâs public image and was not sensible at all.â
In a deep voice, Leo also added, âItâs her fault that she was hospitalized. She shouldnât even be running around so much since sheâs so close to giving birth.â
As she lowered her head, Kailee kept silent, but her heart was filled with joy.
As sheâd expected, the Harding family was extremely dissatisfied with Laney.
Kailee was brimming with satisfaction over what Garrettâs parents had said. As the Harding family exp**ssed their disapproval of Laney, she knew her plan was falling into place with ease.
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