Chapter 23

Noel checked the time, but it was only 3 PM. “In another couple hours.”

“Can’t you leave early?” Mandy Jessop was clearly upset. “I’d like you to go shopping with me.”

Noel appeared slightly hesitant.

In the past, she could just leave work without a word since her father would not say a thing.

But now, Cordy had taken control, and Noel was worried she would notice and use it as an excuse to

harass her.

Even so, she had even less reason to upset Mandy. If she wanted to marry Kyle without issue, she certainly needed his sister’s favor

After weighing her options, Noel agreed to it anyway. “I’ll be right there. Where are we going?”

“Radiant Global.”

“Be there in twenty minutes.”

Hanging up, Noel drove to the mall.

Meanwhile, Cordy was drafting a design in her office when her phone rang too.

but eventually put away the

That

would you like me to call you? Levine? John? Or do you

to be so agreeable. He spaced out for a moment before he chuckled. “The way you say all that almost

“Except what?”

“Darling.”

calm

Cordy was speechless, he said, “It’s alright. Take

did not mind.

was pursing her lips–he was certainly

“How can

free

“No.”

is looking for

“Look, Mr Levine…”

about the 17th?”

15th,” Cordy said, even checking the calendar as she replied.

is an important event, and everyone attending should dress

it out to

driving Dicky over to you. They’ll be arriving

a chance to say no, he hung up after telling her everything.

breath and maintained her composure.

draft, turned off her computer, and picked

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