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.

only taking it for

instantly retracted any sympathy she'd

making her escape in record

the wine in his glass, eyeing Vinson Elliott with a

enough time to

him into that card game, he wouldn't have lost so

his glass and rolled his eyes. "Don't

drink-he had to admit, Randell's private stash

subject. But tell me, why should I explain everything to her? She's not anyone special to me. Besides, I can't stand that look of pity people

"Oh, please. Who'd pity you? It's just a minor thing-you're not dying.

it on.

drinks, and let the previous awkwardness dissolve into the

...

evening, Effie's colleagues arrived as

and Lyman, Effie ditched him and

way-no one could accuse her

company perk anyway; Randell was footing the bill for this

with Effie bringing Nita along,

before everyone was laughing and

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