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.

three in the afternoon, Isabel arrived at the

for her approval. But Isabel was adamant about coming in person,

waited in the conference room well ahead

was nearly three-thirty before Isabel finally made her entrance, unhurried

as she walked in, Effie stood and greeted her, her voice calm and poised. "Miss Isabel,

then said, “Designer Bagnold, you really are

caught the sarcasm

handing over the completed sketches. "Please take a

reality, she had zero faith in Effie's abilities. As far as she was concerned, Effie was

alone sent a thrill through

of indifference, but the moment she

My God.

really design

fluid, the details exquisite; the jewelry combined timeless elegance with a touch of modern flair. Every accent was perfectly balanced,

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