Chapter 788 The whirlwind of publicity surrounding her designs had subsided, and the publicâs focus had swiftly shifted elsewhere.
Just as Natalie was about to pocket her phone, a barrage of notifications erupted.
Her post had been inundated with comments, arriving in rapid succession, overwhelming her ability to keep up.
As she scrolled, Natalie discovered the official account of W Marks had shared and liked her post, capturing usersâ interest and prompting the deluge of comments.
She was taken aback, recalling that Draco wasnât one to be enthusiastic about social media. Could it be Elizabeth, the manager of W Marksâ official account, who had shared her post?
With that thought, Natalie promptly dialed Elizabethâs number.
Elizabeth answered the phone promptly. âNatalie, whatâs going on?â
Anxious, Natalie inquired, âElizabeth, did you just share my post? Did Mr. Wesley approve it? Will this cause any problems for you?â
Chuckling, Elizabeth reassured her, âDonât worry, Mr. Wesley wonât mind. In fact, heâs been following your account all along but kept quiet to avoid putting too much pressure on you. Now that everyone has seen your first independent design, theyâre all thrilled. Not only is it fine for me to share your post using W Marksâ official account, but Mr. Wesley might even personally promote your studio on social media.â
Hearing this, Natalie exhaled in relief and beamed, âThank you!â
Simultaneously, Laney stumbled upon Natalieâs post on her phone.
Witnessing her friendâs work receive such widespread acclaim, she clicked âlikeâ and a proud smile graced her lips.
Teresa, passing by, noticed Laney grinning at her phone and couldnât resist asking, âWhatâs caught your eye?â
âCheck this out!â Laney handed her phone to Teresa, her eyes sparkling. âArenât Natalieâs designs stunning?â
Teresa grinned, glancing at the screen. âAbsolutely. Youâre beaming like you created them yourself.â
Laneyâs smile widened. âSheâs my close friend, and I couldnât be happier for her success. Her designs are incredible, and Iâm sure sheâll become a renowned designer with pricier commissions in the future.â
Despite her excitement, Teresa noticed a hint of envy in Laneyâs eyes as she continued to praise Natalie. It was evident that Laney admired her friendâs thriving career.
Noticing this, Teresa sighed, her expression turning somber. âYou once had a great career, Laney. You were the most famous female security guard in the industry. Itâs a shame that you got married, and then we never heard from you again.â
Laneyâs smile faltered. âIs that so?â
Teresa shook her head. âI thought youâd given up your career as a bodyguard to become a wealthy housewife.â
A bitter smile crossed Laneyâs face as she shook her head. âI donât want to return to being a puppet for the wealthy family.â
Her time with the Harding family was a period she wanted to forget. During that period of time, Laney felt like a soulless doll, subject to their every whim.
The mere thought suffocated her. Understanding Laneyâs pain, Teresa patted her shoulder. âThe past is behind you. Youâre still young, and itâs never too late to pursue your dreams.â
Laneyâs expression brightened a little. âIâm grateful for my job at your company now. Itâs exhausting, but Iâm finally living life on my terms.â
As they spoke, Teresaâs tone grew serious. âActually, I have another matter to discuss with you today.â
Laneyâs curiosity piqued. âWhat is it? Please, do tell.â
âIâd like to hire you as our companyâs consultant, training our new recruits,â Teresa revealed.
Laneyâs heart raced, but her face fell. âIâve been away from the security industry for so long. Iâm afraid I wonât be able to do it.â
She hadnât worked in years and doubted her ability to perform her old job.
Moreover, after giving birth to her child, Laneyâs physical fitness had declined. Her daughter, Anya, was still young and needed her. She feared she wouldnât have the time or energy to balance work and motherhood.
lan entered the room just in time to catch their conversation.
Understanding Laneyâs concerns, he reassured her, âYou donât need to worry, Mrs. Harding. You can ease back into work, and your health is manageable.â
The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband ï¤Chapter 787 The Return Of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife (Joanna)
ï¤Chapter 1329 Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen ï¤Chapter 1187 Laney shook her head, disheartened. âI canât return to my former self. Since giving birth to Anya, my body hasnât been the same.â
Teresa narrowed her eyes. âHow do you know unless you try? Donât you miss the confidence and happiness you once had? Dwelling on the past will only bring you down.â
Laney forced a wry smile. âI understand, but what about Anya? She needs me right now.â lan chimed in, âIâll be here to look after Anya. You can pursue your dreams without worry.â
Teresa nodded in agreement. âLaney, you canât stay trapped in your past. Itâs time to move forward.â
Laneyâs expression softened as she listened to Teresa and Ian.
Maybe she shouldnât have been so consumed by worry or let down her supportive friends.
Having escaped ped the clutches of the Harding family, Laney resolved to stand tall, embrace her new life, and face fresh challenges head-on.
Laney was swayed. âBut I still need more time. After all, with Anya...â