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."

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

the screen a cursory glance, but his

the photo, brows drawing together in a tight frown. There, clear as day despite the distance,

low, tinged with a

kept her expression artfully innocent. "I wonder if that's just a friend of hers? I mean, dropping her off this early... unless they're living

afford a car like that-hell, that's

Effie's been so eager to break things off and leave the company.

heavy on his chest, like a stone pressing

stood

you going?" Suzan called after him,

headed. The curtain was about to

be so above it

the hall, his face thunderous, eyes burning with barely contained fury. The image of Effie stepping out

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