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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.

another colleague, expecting a simple

expect Suzan to tag

you for

slightly. Was Suzan

did Suzan insist on following her

Effie's scowl, Suzan straightened her shoulders

is one of our most important clients -we can't afford any

she ran

had volunteered herself

going, there was no way she'd

Horace-his reputation preceded him. Suzan was eager to see how

heading straight

Private Dining Room, Restaurant

short while later, Mr. Horace arrived with his

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

extending his hand. "A pleasure to

shook his

it felt like Mr. Horace's fingers lingered, almost brushing her palm. Goosebumps prickled up

at him,

was just

everyone was seated, waiters in crisp white shirts started bringing out the courses, gliding

the opportunity to set the contract on the table and tried to steer

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