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

the screen a cursory glance, but his

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

His voice was low, tinged with

wonder if that's just a friend of hers?

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

been so eager to break things off and

weighed heavy on his chest, like

let go of Suzan, stood up, and strode out

Suzan called after him, feigning

was headed. The curtain was about to rise on this

be so above it all,

hall, his face thunderous, eyes burning with barely contained fury. The image of Effie stepping out of that car kept replaying in his mind her expression relaxed, glancing back at whoever was

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