Chapter 259

"You're so young and already having trouble?" The words tumbled out of Nita's mouth before she could stop herself, and her cheeks flushed bright red.

I swear, boss, I'm not just making wild guesses-it's you who brought it up!

Randell couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.

Vinson Elliott shot him a sharp glare, forcing Randell to cough back his amusement.

Trying to recover, Randell said, "Uh... Carry on, you two."

No man likes to be told he's not up to the task.

Vinson Elliott turned back to Nita. "Did you not know? This medication's been covered by insurance for years—it's actually for treating heart conditions.”

Nita blinked, caught off guard. She genuinely hadn't known.

A flicker of guilt crossed her eyes. So she'd misjudged Vinson Elliott completely. "I'm sorry, boss. I didn't mean it."

He nodded. "Just remember next time: never accuse a man of that, especially so carelessly."

"I understand," Nita replied meekly.

added, "Of course, I'm only

any sympathy she'd

escape in record time-one second

with a knowing look. "Why didn't you

time to sit here drinking after nearly getting me

him into

down his glass and rolled his eyes.

had

She's not anyone special to me. Besides, I

It's just a minor thing-you're not dying. Tomorrow, I'll take you

on. Who's

their drinks, and let the previous

...

that evening, Effie's colleagues arrived as

and Lyman, Effie ditched him and dragged Nita over to

paid her own way-no one could accuse

anyway; Randell was footing the bill for this whole

Effie bringing Nita along,

lively bunch of young people, and it didn't take long before everyone was laughing and

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