Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son (Ethan and Janet)

Chapter 282 Undercover Secretary

Janet saw that Laney's face was slightly pale and she looked more fragile and beautiful. She suddenly had the urge to protect her. After pursing her lips, she said, "Miss Garcia, please pardon me for not coming before now to express my gratitude to you for saving my life. I didn't have the strength to get out of bed previously. I'm here to thank you and also invite you for lunch." Laney readily accepted the invitation. The three of them went to a restaurant near the hospital and had lunch.

The bright sun rays reflected on the glass windows of the restaurant. A few people were inside at that time. The tantalizing aroma of different foods, snacks, and drinks filled the air.

Janet sat next to her husband, while Laney sat directly opposite her. Ethan took the teapot and poured some tea for them.

The two women chatted happily.

"Miss Garcia, what do you do for a living? Which company do you work for?" Janet asked inquisitively.

To buy some time, Laney took a sip of tea and stole a glance at Ethan.

They had both discussed what she would say to Janet, but she didn't want it to seem too prompt. "Well, I used to be a secretary. But the company I worked for laid off a huge chunk of their staff and I got fired. Currently, I am job hunting," Laney replied straightforwardly and then set down the teacup carefully. NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

"Oh, sorry about that." Janet had begun to feel sorry for her when something occurred to her and her eyes lit up. She remembered that the Larson Group was currently recruiting secretaries for senior executives. "Our company is currently recruiting new employees. Would you like to work there? I can recommend you. Give me your resume."

Hearing these words, Laney glanced at Ethan again. He didn't seem uncomfortable with Janet's offer. He just sat straight at the table and did nothing. Laney was relieved to see this, so she sent a fake resume to Janet.

They had a good time during the meal. Now that they had gotten along well, Janet's impression of Laney changed. She didn't think she was an aloof woman anymore. Janet saw that underneath Laney's indifferent appearance, was a softhearted woman who had a free personality. She felt safe and comfortable with her.

Laney similarly realized that the woman who Ethan and Garrett ordered her to protect had a very interesting personality.

However, she still couldn't fathom why they hid the fact that she had been hired as a bodyguard. She thought, 'I wonder why they are keeping her in the dark. It would have been more convenient if she knows my job. Anyway, it's none of my business. I'm ready to do my job and keep my lips sealed as long as I get paid.'

"I'll make sure to put in a good word for you. Perhaps we could become colleagues." Janet's eyes were filled with expectation. It was pretty obvious that she liked Laney very much.

"Well, thank you. I hope so too," Laney commented bluntly.

It was up to Ethan whether she could join the Larson Group or not.

At this moment, Ethan's gaze became gentle as he stared at the expectant look on his wife's face. He patted her head and declared, "Of course, you can."

When Ethan got to the Larson Group the next day, he gave Laney's fake resume to Garrett.

Since his original plan was to get Laney into the company, Janet's suggestion was a welcomed development. He wanted Laney to protect her always.

"Why did you give me this woman's resume?" A chill ran down Garrett's spine when he saw Laney's full name in block letters.

"Employ her immediately. That way, she will be able to protect Janet at all times." Ethan's tone was authoritative. He wasn't making a suggestion. He was commanding Garrett to do it without fail.

Displeasure clouded Garrett's face in a split second. He asked sadly, "Why do I have to be the one to employ her?"

Ethan raised his eyebrows and eyed him as if he was looking at a fool. "Of course, it's because she will be your secretary."

"My secretary? Oh my God! But there are many senior executives in this company. Why did you make this woman my secretary? It's not fair at all!" Garrett threw Laney's resume on the table in defiance. The frown on his face also deepened.

Ethan retorted matter-of-factly, "You of all people should know that she's not really a secretary. As Janet's bodyguard, this job is just to keep her undercover. Besides, you are the only one that knows her true identity in this company. Which other senior executive could she possibly work for while doing her real job? Answer me!"

Garrett was rendered speechless. But he still couldn't accept the development. Just when he was about to refuse again, someone knocked on the door.

A second later, Laney pushed the door open and came in. She was wearing a white skirt and a light pink shirt, which made her look beautiful and harmless. With a stack of documents in her arms, she said solemnly, "Good day, Mr. Harding. I'm your new secretary. Please feel free to advise me and give me any tasks to do. I promise to do my best."

Garrett was forced to swallow the words of refusal.

Despite Laney's harmless appearance, he couldn't help but remember how she had smacked him down with one hand the first time they met. Garrett rubbed his back. He could still feel a dull pain in his shoulder.

"Ahem. I'm afraid I can't do any of that." He suddenly suffered a banging headache.

Garrett was naturally a ladies' man. He loved beautiful women and behaved like a gentleman in their midst. Although Laney was beautiful, she was equally dangerous. He suspected she could easily break him into two, so he planned to stay away from her. She was a rose with thorns in his eyes.