Chapter 865
The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire
Chapter 865 Who Is Draco Secretly In Love With
âDerek! Youâ¦â Kathie sent Derek a glare.
âWhat?â With a chilly expression on his face, Derek looked at her.
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Kathie lacked the courage to really do anything to Derek. She was aware that his family was influential
and that he was a world-renowned supermodel.
Eventually, Kathie gritted her teeth and stormed out, her black dress splattered with red wine.
Derek gave the server his empty glassand left. The pool glistened with the moonâs light. Janet grabbed
her belongings and followed Derek. âI knew that you deliberately caused trouble.â
Derek paused to give her a sideways glance. Light cast a shadow just between his brows. Derekâs
eyes had a playful expression. âSo what? Do you have a problem with that?â
âItâs just⦠No gentleman should do that.â Janetâs expression was mildly displeased, yet her voice was
soft. Derek pursed his lips. âIâm not much of a gentleman. Kathieâs extreme noise ruined the mood of
our party. She had to leave.â
Janet exhaled, acknowledging that Derek was not a terrible guy. âClearly, Kathie was picking on me.
But now she would talk ill of you as well.â
âShe canât take the risk.â Derek took a thoughtful glance around.
Even malicious gossipers like Kathie, who liked picking on the vulnerable, would be afraid to cross a
tough one like him. Yes, he knew for sure.
Then, Derekâs gaze shifted to Janet. âSpeaking of which, didnât you call me a stalker before? Why
following me out now? Arenât you afraid Iâd do something to you, like a real stalker would?â
Janet shook her head and remarked with a soft grin, âThereâs no way youâre a bad person, and I know
it. You wonât harm me in any way.â
Turning around, Derek peered up at her. His lips curved into a sly grin. The breeze brushed over his
hair. âThen weâre good now, right?â
âThere you are! What are you discussing? Have you guys been fighting?â Their conversation was
interrupted by Zuriâs voice. She walked over to Janet with a wine glassin hand. She wrapped her arm
over Janetâs shoulder and said, âDid Kathie just cause you trouble?â
Janet grinned. âItâs all taken care of now. Since Iâm here on W Marksâ behalf, I should try to be more
understanding. So I should not be a source of concern for you.â
She didnât give Kathie any credence at all. Tonight, Kathie said those things because she resented W
Marks â success in Iridescent Show.
Zuri looked at Janet with newfound regard. She followed that by taking a swig of the red wine. âWhy
donât I take you to see someone?â
âWho Iâm I going to see?â Janet agreed cheerfully. She was intrigued by Zuriâs enigmatic expression.
The trio made their way back to the party. The concentration of fashion moguls at the partyâs center
had Janet on pins and needles.
A gray-haired old guy sat in the middle. He was stylishly dressed and smoking a cigar. He was quite
animated as he joked and laughed with the crowd.
âMr. Jenkins, have a look at who is with me,â Zuri said respectfully and drew Janet in front of the man.
Janet was quite acquainted with the elderly man. This guy created her favorite fashion publication while
she was a student. This man, Axel Jenkins, was also the creator of Iridescent Show.
Axel scowled deeply and displayed a trace of discontentment on his face. âIâve already told you that
you donât have to treat me with such deference. That really dates me!â
âOh, okay. Next time, I wonât make that mistake.â Zuri cracked a grin.
Axel regarded Janet and inquired, âWhy did Draco not come? Iâve seen his design. The situation is
really serious.â
Janet clenched her fists with nervousness and refrained from speaking.
Were there some flaws in Dracoâs design? Was it because she altered the final garment of the
collection, which dissatisfied Axel?
Axel stated while flicking the ash off his cigar, âI was unable to understand it. Why did Dracoâs style shift
so drastically?â
His keen gaze settled on Janet. âI see why now. Maybe Draco has a secret crush on someone he just
canât figure out how to get her. His state of mind manifests itself in his designs.â
He guessed that Dracoâs crush was on the girl in front of him.
Following a little pause, Janet grinned and stated, âYou misunderstood. Honestly, Mr. Wesley is just my
boss. Mr. Wesley should find plenty to admire in the design job. Mr. Wesley once stated that design is
his sweetheart. Designing perhaps end up being his soul mate!â
Axel sighed as he took a drag. He grinned and shook his head, but said nothing.
While they were talking, Derek was at a loss for words. He also showed no signs of wanting to engage
in conversation.
He looked at Janet with affection in his eyes. He was staring at her side face. He was completely
unaware of how many times his manager next to him had called him!