Chapter 1245
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Chapter 1245 Want To Own Janet
Janet and Clyde had both agreed to rendezvous at an upscale cafe, nestled amidst stunning scenery.
Nerves tingling with anticipation, Clyde reached the cafe early, eagerly awaiting Janetâs arrival.
The photos he took of Hannah were no coincidence.
Heâd known for some time that Janet yearned to leave W Marks, aspiring to be an independent
designer. Hannahâs garments were Janetâs first solo endeavor.
Initially, Clyde puzzled over why Janet would design for an ordinary elderly woman.
Upon discerning the connection between Janet and Hannah, a plan took shape in his mind.
To get closer to Janet, Clyde resolved to approach Hannah first.
Thus, he ventured to the countryside, capturing those images of Hannah and investing heavily in high-
profile marketing campaigns. With considerable effort, he propelled the photos to the top of trending
topics.
As anticipated, upon seeing the pictures at the summit of the trends, Janet reached out to him, even
consenting to a private meeting.
As long as their encounter remained uninterrupted, Clyde believed he could capture the fair maidenâs
heart.
Lost in reverie, a knock at the door jolted him back to reality.
His gaze darted to the door.
A delicate hand gently pushed open the door to the private room. The ethereal figure who had haunted
his dreams gracefully entered.
Clydeâs heart thundered as the captivating woman drew nearer.
Janetâs beauty remained unparalleled.
âExcuse me, are you the artist, Clyde Lambert?â Janetâs dulcet tones echoed within the chamber.
His breath hitched. âYes⦠Yes⦠Yes, I am,â he stammered, struggling to control his galloping heart.
A charming smile graced her lips. âNice to meet you. Iâm Janet White, the designer of Hannahâs
clothes.â
Trembling slightly, Clyde inhaled deeply before cautiously accepting her outstretched hand, feigning
composure. âHello, Iâm Clyde Lambert.â
âIâve heard a lot about you,â she replied. Janetâs smile was unwavering as she released his hand and
seated herself opposite him.
Her poised speech and self-assured smile sent his heart aflutter.
Suddenly, Janet scrutinized Clydeâs face for a moment, her eyes widening in surprise. âYou look
familiar. Have we met before?â
As Clyde poured tea for her, he feigned confusion. âHave we?â
Her brow furrowed in thought, and then her face lit up with recognition. âYouâre the Mr. L I mistook for
someone else at the coffee shop months ago!â
A look of realization dawned on Clydeâs face as he exclaimed, âNow that you mention it, I have a vague
recollection of that encounter. Fate, it seems, has brought us together again.â
âYes,â Janet chuckled, letting the subject drop.
She retrieved the design draft for Hannahâs garments from her bag, presenting it to Clyde.
Her earlier sweetness yielded to a professional, confident air befitting a designer as she tapped the
draft. âThis is the design for Hannahâs outfit, and the reason for our collaboration on promotion,â she
stated.
A wave of emotion surged through Clyde, his eyes darkening.
Not only was she stunning externally, but she was also intelligent, independent, and refined. A near-
perfect woman.
No wonder he found her utterly captivating.
Noticing Clydeâs distraction, Janet tapped on the table lightly, her voice gentle. âMr. Lyons, are you
paying attention?â
He snapped from his daydream, apologizing with a smile, âIâm sorry, please go on.â
Assuming his distraction stemmed from overwork, Janet resumed discussing Hannahâs attire once
Clyde had collected himself.
Suppressing his infatuation, Clyde channeled his professional artistic sensibility, attentively absorbing
Janetâs design concepts while occasionally offering suggestions.
As they delved into conversation, the private roomâs door swung open.
A tall, well-built man materialized in the doorway.
Janetâs eyes sparkled upon seeing him. âBrandon, what brings you here?â she inquired.
With a doting tone, Brandon brandished a purse. âYou left this behind.â
âMy memory fails me sometimes.â Janet playfully tapped her head, feigning embarrassment. Her
demeanor was both endearing and irresistible.
Witnessing their intimacy, Clydeâs heart soured.