Chapter 23

The next morning, Effie had just arrived at the office when Mitchell came looking for her.

She assumed he was finally ready to sign the papers.

But Mitchell wasn't ready to agree yet he wanted to negotiate, and he had a condition: she had to accompany him to a business dinner that evening.

It wasn't out of the ordinary. Effie was usually his partner at these events. Many of the company's clients had a good impression of her; she was patient, steady, and reliable-qualities the clients respected. There were a few deals in the pipeline, and Mitchell didn't want to risk upsetting things. If he brought Suzan instead, clients might get the wrong idea and start speculating.

To keep the business running smoothly, Effie's attendance was essential.

She agreed easily enough. After all, it was just another dinner.

Effie texted Lyman in advance, letting him know she'd be at a business event that night.

When Lyman saw her message, he paused, the corners of his mouth lifting in a small smile.

the same one Luther had

newlywed bliss. But if his wife was

be

so easily? Usually, once he decided on something, that was it. And to

was getting

Effie stepped out of the office. Mitchell's car

revealing Suzan

you don't mind, do you?" Suzan asked, her voice sugary sweet. "Mitchell invited me along to

and couldn't help but laugh inwardly. She'd figured Mitchell would

calm. "Mind? Why would I mind? I'm not the one interfering in other people's

smile faltering.

forget? I have nothing to do with the Bagnold family anymore. Whatever

but before she could, Mitchell leaned over from the other side of the back seat, sounding impatient. "Effie, just get in the car. Let's

opened the passenger door and

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