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

Suzan to tag along

for the meeting," Suzan

Suzan just

Suzan insist on

Suzan straightened her shoulders and

Mr. Horace is one of our

sounded like she ran

course, Suzan had

there was no way

knew about Mr. Horace-his reputation preceded him. Suzan was eager to see

ignored her, heading straight

Private Dining Room, Restaurant

while later, Mr. Horace arrived with

I'm Effie," she greeted

and down before extending his hand.

shook

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

at him, his face

was

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

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

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