Chapter 249

"So, are you trying to date our Nita?" Effie blurted out suddenly.

Vinson Elliott nearly choked, spluttering his drink everywhere.

Nita rushed to explain, "Effie, come on-don't make things up! We're just boss and employee, that's all!"

Vinson managed an awkward smile. "Well... if I ever did want to date Nita, I'd be upfront about it and tell you."

"That won't be necessary," Effie replied matter-of-factly.

An awkward silence passed between Nita and Vinson, both averting their eyes.

"Effie, let's go surfing!" Nita announced, grabbing Effie's wrist and dragging her away before Effie could even react.

As they jogged down the beach, Effie gave Nita a puzzled look. “Since when do you know how to surf?"

what lessons are for, right? Who says you have to be an expert to

truth was, Nita just needed an excuse to escape the uncomfortable atmosphere with her boss. She had no idea that, as she pulled Effie away, Lyman

Lyman and said, "Lyman, don't look so heartbroken. Anyone who didn't know better would think your wife just ran off with someone

look. "What do you mean 'think'? That's exactly what just happened his wife *did*

you both

stretching out on their beach chairs to soak up the sun and sip on fresh coconut water. Life didn't get

impressive," Vinson said. "Super relaxing. Though, maybe it's just because you're

there's a perk: we've got that natural bay. I've already applied for a permit to build a small marina, so soon, guests can take a boat straight to that island

paused, warming to his subject. "If you're a resort guest, the ferry ride's free. Outsiders have

Lyman, who was still

weren't surfers-not yet, anyway. Today was their

ever the daredevil, insisted on trying wake surfing right off the bat, dragging Effie along for

the instructor demonstrate a few times,

remember-when it's my turn, take some good photos, okay? Catch me looking bold and

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