Chapter 213: Time To Take Action
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Charis had been busy dealing with the Larson Groupâs affairs ever since she returned from abroad.
She put herself under a lot of pressure just to impress Brandon and transform herself into a better
partner for him. Now, she hoped that Kent would work his charm and win Janetâs heart. A week had
passed.
Charis didnât know what was going on between Kent and Janet. She wanted to know if things were
going according to plan. Charis had faith in Kent. He was a charmer. When they were still in college,
almost all the girls from their class were attracted to him.
After all, Kent was a handsome and wealthy man who wouldnât mind spending money for his girlfriends.
Besides, Janet was an ordinary woman. Therefore, she believed it wouldnât be difficult for Kent to win
her over.
Charis immediately called Kent and asked him to have dinner with her at a nearby restaurant.
Kent arrived an hour late. He walked into the restaurant, looking tired and grumpy.
âWhy do you look upset? Is something wrong?â Charis was good at reading peopleâs minds. She
chuckled to lighten his mood. However, she was actually a bit surprised.
Judging by the look on his face, she could tell he hadnât succeeded yet.
âThe girl you mentioned last time is a tough cookie.â Kent pulled a chair and sat down, massaging his
temples.
âWhat? You failed to win her heart?â Charis took a sip of water and silently examined his face.
âI tried every possible means, but that woman is a hard nut to crack.â Kent picked up the menu and
flipped across the pages. Then, he snorted and threw it back on the table.
âBut it doesnât matter, you know. She is quite cute.â
Charisâs lips curled up. She was glad to know that Kent was still interested in Janet. She put down the
glass and looked at him. She didnât expect Kent would struggle to win Janet over Considering her initial
plan had failed, Charis decided to make a move before it was too late.
The collaboration with the Perkins Bank had entered its final stage.
This afternoon, Janet hurriedly walked out of the office with the drawings.She yelped in shock as
someone bumped over her, spilling coffee on her dress.
âOops, Iâm sorry. I was busy reading the documents. I didnât see you,â said a womanâs high-pitched
voice.
âThatâs all right.â Janet rubbed the stains on her chest and looked up, her eyes widening in horror. She
had been busy dealing with Kent lately that she almost forgot Charis. Janet thought that she at least
wouldnât have to meet Charis too often.
âAre you Janet Lind?â Charisâs eyes lit up. She smiled and said, âDo you know that Ethan and I know
each other? I recently found out that heâs married to you. Iâm sorry for staining your shirt. Would you
like to come to my office and change to something else? I have many clothes in my closet.â
Before Janet could react, Charis dragged her away. Although she didnât want to go to Charisâs office,
part of her wanted to find out about the womanâs relationship with Ethan.
Therefore, she followed her Seeing Janet walking out in the new outfit, Charis looked her up and down,
smiling.
âThis color suits you very well. By the way, Ethan also likes blue.â Janet was buttoning up the shirt. Her
hands stilled when she heard Charisâs comment.
âAre you two close?â Charis looked out of the window and smiled.
âWe were classmates in high school and good friends.â
After a momentâs pause, she added, âI donât know if Ethan has told you this, but I liked him. I even
confessed my love for him a couple of years ago.â
Janet froze. She snapped up her head and looked at Chairs, the shock evident on her face.