Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 463

When Janet saw the invitation Johanna had handed to her with her own eyes, she had no choice but to admit that her mother was indeed a decisive person.

"Mrs. White, to be honest, I haven't yet decided whether I'll be working in Barnes or not." Holding the invitation in her hand, Janet didn't know whether to laugh or cry in response.

After all, she had to take a lot of people into consideration, especially Hannah and Ethan.

Johanna had her own master plan. She secretly hoped that Janet would stay with her in Barnes for the rest of her life. Besides, the White family was wealthy enough to support Janet.

However, judging by the reluctance on Janet's face, Johanna surmised that she must have been thinking about Brandon, the man in Seasisco.

He was a good-looking fellow, but Johanna wasn't fond of him at all.

"I didn't say that you have to work in Barnes, but it would be good for you to expand your connections. Barnes may not be as fashionable as Seasisco, but it's a developed city with a healthy ecosystem of experienced designers to learn and gain knowledge from." Johanna showed a gentle smile on her face.

Unwilling to disappoint Johanna, Janet eventually agreed to attend the party.

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At the party, Janet followed Johanna around the hall, meeting all the big shots from the fashion circles because she wasn't quite familiar with the designers in Barnes.

"This is Mr. Smith. He is the chief designer of the project of redefining women's clothing that has been popular all over the country recently." Johanna was elegant and unhurried, while Janet complimented her with her gracious and refined temperament.

Lila was looking for an opportunity to humiliate Janet. Since she used to rub shoulders with Barnes' upper class, Lila had several friends at this party. Mostly daughters from rich families who had graduated from famous design schools abroad.

"Mom, Janet has just graduated. Don't you think it's too soon for her to talk with these experienced designers who have been in the fashion industry for decades?" Lila whispered to Johanna.

Lila pretended to be concerned, but deep down inside, she was just waiting for Janet to make a fool of herself and get laughed at by these famous designers. After all, in her opinion, Janet was just a novice, unworthy of public appreciation.

Perhaps then Johanna would come to regret bringing Janet to this party in the first place.

"I trust her," said Johanna calmly and firmly.

Lila's heart sank almost immediately. After all, Johanna had never talked about her with such pride and certainty.

That realization irked her even more.