Chapter 29

After snapping the photo, Suzan quickly tucked away her phone, a triumphant smile playing across her lips. She watched as Effie disappeared into the office building, then hurried in after her.

Effie, you really think you can keep that smug act up forever? Just wait till Mitchell sees this picture. Let's see how long you can play Miss Innocent.

Suzan let out a low, derisive chuckle before turning on her heel and heading straight for Mitchell's office. She knocked briskly, then stepped inside.

When Mitchell looked up and saw her, he immediately pulled her into his arms. "Are you alright?" he asked, concern flickering in his eyes.

Suzan shook her head lightly. "I'm fine-just caught a bit of a chill, that's all."

"Good." Mitchell let out a breath. "So, what was it you said you saw today?" His hands began to wander restlessly over her sides.

Suzan playfully pushed him away. "Hey! Listen to what I have to say first."

pulled out her phone and opened her photo gallery. "Mitchell, take a

gave the screen a cursory glance, but

in a tight frown. There, clear as day despite

was low, tinged with a cold

reaction and felt a surge of satisfaction, though she kept her expression artfully innocent. "I wonder if that's

of them could afford a car like that-hell, that's a limited

off and leave the company. Has

thought weighed heavy on his chest,

of Suzan, stood

Suzan called after

she knew exactly where he was headed. The curtain was about to rise

you love pretending to be so above it

fury. The image of Effie stepping out of that car kept

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