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."

her phone and opened her photo gallery. "Mitchell, take a look at this. Recognize

the screen a cursory glance, but his eyes quickly narrowed, locking onto the

in a tight frown. There, clear as day despite the distance,

Effie?” His voice was low, tinged with a

felt a surge of satisfaction, though she kept her expression artfully innocent. "I wonder

car like that-hell, that's a limited edition model. Even I couldn't get my hands on one." His gaze

and leave the company. Has she found herself a new

heavy on his

stood up, and

are you going?" Suzan called after him, feigning

was headed. The curtain was

be so

eyes burning with barely contained fury. The image of Effie stepping out of that car kept replaying in his

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