Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Effie quickly pulled out her latest sketches, then opened the contest's official website. She registered a new account, uploaded her finished designs along with the concept notes and inspiration, and officially entered the competition.

Only after double-checking that everything was submitted correctly did she log

out.

All entries were kept strictly confidential until the day of the preliminary round, so no one would see her designs beforehand.

To be absolutely sure nothing went wrong, Effie installed a tiny surveillance camera hidden in the potted plant next to her computer.

Then she placed her design drafts in plain sight on her desk.

"If you're all so desperate to get your hands on my work," she murmured with a cold smirk, "then I'll give you a little surprise." She already had a plan in mind.

With that, she headed off to find Mitchell. It was time for a serious conversation.

the manager's office, the air felt thick and heavy, as if the temperature had just gone up a few

at the door and knocked

Mitchell's voice came

her lips curled in a

spotted Suzan hurriedly straightening herself from Mitchell's lap. Suzan's cheeks were

to compose himself, fumbled with the buttons on his shirt. His gaze darted about, clearly not expecting

you here?" Mitchell tried for a

irony. "Oh, am I

hands in protest. "No, you've got it wrong! Mr. Lloyd and I were

soft, mocking laugh. "Your work meetings

don't start. Suzan was just giving

the couch and sat down with effortless grace. "Whatever you two were doing is none of my concern. We're over. I'm here for

brow furrowed, unease flickering across his face though

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