Chapter 186:
âSure.â The Sanderson family agreed together, all except the overlooked Fletcher.
Fletcher was her fifth elder brother, and Harlee didnât want to cause discomfort.
âApologies, yours got ruined. Youâll need to find something else for the banquet.â
Fletcher gave her a resentful look and said, âHumph. Who cares?â He stormed off.
Brenton laughed.
âAt last, Fletcher seems to be coming around. No need to clean up his mess anymore.â
Skyla playfully hit him on the back of his head as she said, âWhat are you talking about?â
âMom, honestly, donât you think Fletcher is a bit too dim to be one of us?â
Skyla was at a loss for words as she realized Brenton was right.
Brenton chuckled.
âMom, you see, you canât even respond. Iâ¦â
Brentonâs head received another smack, this time from Lonnie.
âNo more teasing your brother.â
The group headed to Harleeâs room. Kane swung the door open with a strong push.
âOh, did you design all of this?â Skylaâs eyes grew wide with astonishment. Upon closer examination, she recognized the style and embroidery resembled that of the leading designer at Janessa Studio.
âHarlee, these look likeâ¦â
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Harlee gave Skyla a nod and then introduced herself with confidence to everyone.
âI am actually the lead designer for Janessa Studio.â
All but Kareem were visibly taken aback.
âOh my god! Harlee, youâre incredible! I just got back, and here you are with such an electrifying surprise.â
âThat explains why the setups I arranged didnât impress you.â
âAh, Harlee, you truly are my pride!â
Their expressions of astonishment continued.
At the Sanderson familyâs estate, Callie, bending over, dragged Etta back to the maidâs quarters on the first floor. With the door clicking shut, Etta, who had been feigning unconsciousness, abruptly sat up on the sofa, perfectly fine.
âEtta, Iâm so relieved youâre okay,â Callie said in relief.
Etta fixed her with a resentful glare.
âYou useless old woman!â In the hall, Etta had put on an act of fainting, hoping to draw sympathy from the Sanderson family. To her dismay, they ignored her and joyfully went off with Harlee to try on clothes.
Etta was simmering with fury.
Harlee had not only claimed her place but also sought to take the affection meant for her.
Resolved to make things difficult for Harlee, she decided to snatch Harleeâs fiancé as a way to get back.
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