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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.

be the same one Luther

But if his

Lyman told Luther he'd be attending,

Mr. Etheridge change his mind so easily? Usually, once he decided on something, that was it. And to see Mr.

world was getting stranger

stepped out of the office. Mitchell's car was parked a

car door swung open, revealing Suzan in the back

me along to get a taste of the business world. I'll

help but laugh inwardly. She'd figured

tone calm. "Mind? Why would I

smile faltering. "Effie, come

forget? I have nothing to do

She opened her mouth to retort, but before she could, Mitchell leaned over from the other side of the back seat, sounding

word, Effie opened the passenger door and slid