Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 297

"Ma'am, you must have misunderstood. As long as you sign with The Etheridge Group, we'll take full responsibility. We guarantee you'll be satisfied with the final product," Irving Butler assured Ms. Cooper, his tone smooth and practiced.

Odd. He was sure he'd heard that voice before-there was something uncannily familiar about it.

Effie watched Irving Butler, her thoughts sharp. Typical old fox, she mused. Not a single crack in his armor.

“If Effie doesn't stay on this account, the deal's off,” Ms. Cooper said, her gaze unwavering on Irving Butler.

He barely concealed his indifference. "Well, that's unfortunate, but since Effie failed to meet the company's requirements, she'll have to be let go. If you refuse to work with another team member, we simply can't take your business."

Ms. Cooper let out a short, cold laugh. "Fine."

Effie turned to him. "Mr. Butler, do you even know who this lady is?"

"How should I know?" he scoffed.

Cooper you specifically asked me to

Butler's eyes widened in

into place. No wonder

forced a wide, obsequious smile. "Ms. Cooper, my apologies.

cool and regal. "Weren't

misunderstanding, I assure you,"

something to drink? It's nearly lunchtime—I'd be

a hand to cut him off. "That won't be necessary. All

him with a steely look. "You said if Designer Bagnold didn't sign with me, she'd be out. Well, I've

I owe her an apology." Forcing himself to swallow his pride, Irving turned to Effie, his jaw visibly clenched though he tried to look contrite. "Effie, I'm truly sorry. This was

the

an eyebrow, the corners of her mouth twitching. "Did you give me

was left

Designer Bagnold for all future

we're leaving." She