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 photo gallery. "Mitchell, take a look at

the screen a cursory glance, but his eyes quickly

drawing together in a tight frown. There, clear as day despite the distance, was Effie stepping out

Effie?” His voice was low, tinged

though she kept her expression artfully innocent. "I wonder if that's just

None of them could afford a car like that-hell, that's a limited edition model. Even I couldn't get my hands on one."

eager to break things off and leave the company. Has

weighed heavy on his chest, like a stone

of Suzan, stood up, and strode

you going?" Suzan called after him,

he was headed. The curtain was about to

pretending to be so

stepping out of that car kept replaying in

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