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Chapter 36

Chapter 36

"Alright." Mitchell gritted his teeth as he answered.

He knew there was no stopping Effie now.

He couldn't figure out what had gotten into her-she was a completely different person these days.

Effie used to be utterly devoted to him. No matter how badly he behaved, she would always forgive him.

But this time, she was dead set on breaking up. No pleading, no games-she meant it.

At first, Mitchell thought she was just playing hard to get, but now, seeing her so determined, he realized she was serious.

Well, if he couldn't keep her, he'd at least squeeze out whatever use he could from her before she left.

Mr. Horace was notoriously difficult—and had a reputation for being a lech. None of the other designers wanted to deal with him.

So, Mitchell deliberately tossed this thorny problem Effie's way.

If Effie wanted out, she'd just have to handle it.

After work that evening, Effie texted Lyman to say she had a business dinner.

Lyman saw the message and, with nothing better to do at home, called up his childhood friend Vinson Elliott and a few buddies to go out for drinks.

the office with another colleague, expecting a simple

Suzan to tag

for the meeting," Suzan

Suzan just there

insist

straightened her shoulders and

supervise. Mr. Horace is one of our most important clients

sounded like she ran the

course, Suzan had volunteered

was going, there was no way she'd miss

Mr. Horace-his reputation preceded him. Suzan was

heading straight

Private Dining Room, Restaurant

short while

Horace, good evening. I'm Effie," she greeted him

down before extending his hand. "A pleasure to

immediately shook his

if she was imagining things, but it felt like Mr. Horace's fingers lingered, almost brushing her palm. Goosebumps prickled up her

him, his face was perfectly

she was

started bringing out the courses, gliding

on the table and tried to steer the conversation

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