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 draft and answered

me something else?” That familiar voice was ever

me to call you? Levine? John? Or do you have some nickname I don’t know

not expect her to be so agreeable. He spaced out for a moment before he chuckled. “The way you

“Except what?”

“Darling.”

tone was calm and mesmerizing.

he said, “It’s alright. Take your time.”

he did not

lips–he

“How can I

free

“No.”

looking for

“Look, Mr Levine…”

about

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

17th is an important event, and everyone attending should dress grandly for the occasion. If it’s

you, please help me get Dicky a tuxedo and try it out to see if it fits. I can’t make it because I have an international

driving Dicky over to you. They’ll be arriving soon if there are no delays. I’m counting on

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

a deep breath and maintained her composure.

saved her draft, turned off her computer, and picked

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