Chapter 60

"How could this happen... How could this possibly happen..." she muttered to herself, her eyes wide with confusion and fear.

Without wasting a second, Suzan grabbed her phone and dialed Mitchell.

Meanwhile, the press conference was buzzing with excitement. Someone called out, "Hey, the one who promised to get down on your knees and apologize- now's your chance! Let's see your performance!"

Laughter erupted around the room.

The reporter who had made the bold claim earlier slunk away, red-faced.

After the conference wrapped up, Effie was getting ready to head home when her phone rang. It was Mitchell.

"Effie, did you do this on purpose?" Mitchell's voice was tight with anger, barely restrained.

Effie's tone was cool and distant. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

knew Suzan was going to steal your designs, didn't you? You set

know

"Really, Mitchell? Suzan chose to steal my designs. All I did was make sure I was protected. Was I supposed to just sit back and let her destroy

almost laughable that Mitchell would dare to question her like

he and Suzan were a perfect match-neither of them

her sooner. Why wait until

stopped to think that if I hadn't gathered evidence, I'd be the one being torn apart online right now? My reputation would be in ruins. Isn't that what you

Mitchell fell silent.

a flicker

one

he stayed quiet, Effie continued, “Mitchell, Suzan dug her own grave. She'd better learn her lesson this

know Lyman doesn't mean anything- he's only having a little fun with you. One day,

"Don't worry. Even if I hit rock bottom, I'd never

that, she hung

wave of relief washed over her. She was so

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