Every single person who ran in the circle of the wealthy women knew about what had happened between Laney and Garrett, but it was a brand spanking news for people who didn't form part of this circle.
When the designers of the studio heard what Dalores said, they exchanged weary glances with each other. Some of them couldn't even hide their shock and their jaws dropped to the floor.
All color drained from Laney's face. She held her dress tightly and stood dead still on the spot, with a complete and utter loss regarding what she should do.
Janet felt heartbroken as she looked at Laney who had deliberately lowered her head with shame.
She could not put up with Dalores a second longer!
There was no underlying enmity between Laney and Dalores, but the latter had purposely disclosed the former's private information, which was her most protected secret.
"Dalores, it seems that you really don't have much work to do today. You still have time to gossip," Janet remarked in a snarky tone.
"What? I am not allowed to even speak in the office now?" Dalores was also furious but her eyes fell instead on the female bodyguard standing alongside Janet.
The bodyguard took a step forward with a threatening look on her face, so Dalores quite suddenly lowered her voice.
Janet tried to keep her anger under wraps, and said, "I wouldn't dare to try and shut you up. Since you want to talk, why don't we discuss work? I have encountered some problems in the design of this dress, and you obviously have a lot of experience in making dresses. Laney's dress needs to be adjusted. Can I discuss it with you in private? "
Dalores was afraid of Janet and her bodyguard, but when she heard that Janet wanted to consult her in private for advice, she felt a wave of relief wash over her.
Since the bodyguard and the other colleagues wouldn't be there, it would be fine. If it were just to be Janet and Dalores discussing this in private, Dalores felt she had nothing to fear.
Raising her eyebrows, Dalores smiled, "No problem. You really should consult me. You don't know many things about design, really."
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