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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.

with another colleague, expecting a

expect Suzan to tag

join you for the meeting,"

frowned slightly. Was Suzan just

insist on following

scowl, Suzan straightened her shoulders

supervise. Mr. Horace is one of

sounded like she ran the

course, Suzan had

heard Effie was going, there was no

knew about Mr. Horace-his reputation preceded him. Suzan was eager to see how Effie would handle

ignored her, heading straight

Private Dining Room, Restaurant

the food. A short while later,

good evening. I'm Effie,"

down before extending his hand. "A pleasure to meet you, Designer

immediately shook

she was imagining things, but it felt like Mr. Horace's fingers lingered, almost brushing

him, his

she was just being

started bringing out the

to set the contract on the table and tried

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