Chapter 112

Damn it!

Which news outlet had the nerve to pull this?

Luther nodded, but hesitated before asking, “Mr. Etheridge, do you want us to issue a statement? This has already started to affect the company's reputation, and... well, your wife might see it too."

At the mention of Effie, Lyman's expression flickered and his tone softened. "Handle the statement, but make sure you clarify that there's nothing between Isabel and me—it's strictly business. As for my wife..."

He paused, voice dropping lower. "I'll explain things to her myself."

Lyman's gaze turned brooding. He couldn't help but wonder-what would Effie think when she saw the news?

Would she be jealous?

Effie, however, didn't have time for such thoughts-she was far too busy for that.

the afternoon,

for her approval. But

the conference room

Isabel finally made her

her, her voice calm and poised. "Miss Isabel,

Bagnold, you really are

naïve-she caught the sarcasm right

my job," she replied smoothly, handing over the completed sketches. "Please

far as she was concerned, Effie was just another mediocre designer, hardly qualified for a project of this caliber. Honestly, Isabel had only requested Effie for the design so she'd have an excuse to

sent a thrill

indifference, but the moment

My God.

really

the jewelry combined timeless elegance with a touch of modern flair. Every accent was perfectly

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