Chapter 143

After Mr. Smith hung up the phone, a sharp glint flickered in his eyes.

So, he'd been fooled too.

If he hadn't questioned Isabel, he never would have found out, would he?

This made things much simpler.

Around dusk, Lyman was called away to an emergency meeting by Luther at the office.

Effie finished her dinner, took a short stroll, and was just about to head back when Mr. Smith appeared behind her without a sound or warning.

A strong whiff of alcohol hit her, making her jump. When she saw it was Mr. Smith, she immediately tensed.

"Mr. Smith, what are you doing here?"

He deliberately lowered his voice. "Just happened to be passing by. Imagine my luck, running into you, Miss Bagnold."

Miss Bagnold?

frowned. "Mr. Smith, my husband just stepped away to grab something. He'll be back soon.

the act, Miss Bagnold. You and Mr. Etheridge aren't really married, are you? Tell me,

this time. His eyes narrowed, roaming

contract was about to be signed-this woman would have no more use

respect.

man

Absolutely outrageous.

of them all, and

felt sick to

"I'm telling the truth. You know the hottest star right now, Isabel? When she first started out, she was with me for a

mouth dropping

be the Isabel

only one Isabel, the dancer and the celebrity. It

can land you in court. You

expected to hear such gossip. She'd always thought Isabel was practically

plenty of women. Stick

say it one more time-I'm married. What you're doing is sexual harassment. If you don't stop, I'll call the police," Effie

act. Once the contract's signed tomorrow, you

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