Chapter 1199
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Chapter 1199 Ian Fell In Love With Laney
Garrett was caught off guard by Ianâs blunt refusal, causing him to raise the stakes as he said, âIf you
donât think itâs sufficient, I can provide an additional six monthsâ worth of salary.â
Ian remained resolute, shaking his head. âOnly when Mrs. Larson personally terminates my
employment or when Mrs. Harding no longer requires my services will I resign.â
âWhen Mrs. Harding no longer requires your services?â
Garrett pondered in silence, experiencing an unexplainable pang of jealousy.
Garrett stared at Ian, his gaze intense as he tried to read something in his eyes. âDonât you think thatâs
a little inappropriate? Ian, have you fallen in love with Laney?â
Despite Garrettâs intimidating gaze, Ian remained calm and composed. âSir, I would never fall in love
with my employer. I am a professionalâ he replied.
âI hope you can live up to your wordâ Garrett sneered.
Ian raised an eyebrow as he spoke. However, âMr. Harding. On the day of Mrs. Hardingâs delivery, you
were unreachable by phone and even arrived late. I anticipate that Mrs. Harding will inquire about this
matter, and I suggest that you provide a clear explanation that wonât disappoint her.â
Garrettâs expression becametenseas he asked, âWhat do you mean?â
Ian looked at Garrett with a curious expression- puzzled by his sudden change in demeanor. âI simply
hope that you can make a clear and satisfactory explanation to Mrs. Harding,â Ian said.
Garrett fell silent, appearing troubled by the prospect of explaining the situation to Laney.
Ian went on to add, âIn case Mrs. Harding asks about the situation later and your explanation doesnât
match with Mrs. Larsonâs, it could potentially distress her, especially since she is currently in a very
delicate stateâ¦â
As Ian was about to finish his sentence, a sweet and gentle voice interrupted him, asking, âWhat are
you two talking about?â
âKailee?â
As soon as Garrett caught sight of the person, his expression instantly turned icy, and he spoke with a
guarded tone. âWhat brings you here?â
âI came to the hospital today to attend to some business, and I didnât expect to come across you,â
Kailee replied calmly.
Kailee walked towards Garrett, wearing a surprised and joyful smile on her face, giving the impression
that she had truly coincidentally stumbled upon him.
However, it was only Kailee who was privy to the knowledge that Garrett had been looking after Laney
during her stay at the hospital.
Kailee knew that women were most exhausted right after giving birth, and in order to make Laney look
worse off, she deliberately dressed up and came to the hospital to create the impression that she
coincidentally ran into Garrett. This was all just a ruse to make Laney feel worse.
Feeling confident in her own beauty, Kailee believed that she could easily outshine Laney, who
appeared tired and haggard after giving birth.
Ian noticed the subtle look of triumph in Kaileeâs eyes and realized that she had ulterior motives. He
spoke in a cold voice. âYou must be Miss Gibson. Donât you know that interrupting someoneâs
conversation is considered highly impolite?â
Kaileeâs perfect smile suddenly froze, and a hint of maliciousness flickered in her eyes.
Ianâs actions had repeatedly thwarted Kaileeâs plans, and now she felt further aggrieved that he had the
audacity to confront her.
Ian remained indifferent to Kaileeâs thoughts and proceeded to make a sarcastic comment, âMrs.
Harding had a difficult labor with hemorrhage that nearly resulted in her death right in your hospital.
The investigation isnât even complete yet and the attending physician has already been transferred to
the countryside. It appears that itâs all due to the presence of a boss like Miss Gibson.â
Ianâs words drew the attention of passers-by who started to gather around and began to gossip about
Kailee.
Kaileeâs carefully crafted facade began to crumble under Ianâs ridicule. She grabbed Garrettâs sleeve
and pointed at Ian while fiercely stating, âGarrett, your assistant is talking nonsense. You should just
fire him and Iâll find a better replacement for Laney!â