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. The same Ms. Cooper you specifically

Butler's eyes widened

No wonder her voice

he realized who she was, his demeanor flipped. He forced a

her chin, cool and regal. "Weren't you

at all! Total misunderstanding, I assure you," Irving Butler stammered, twisting his lips

It's nearly lunchtime—I'd

hand to cut him off. "That won't be necessary. All I want is for Designer

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

visibly clenched though he tried to look contrite. "Effie, I'm truly sorry. This was all

the

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

Butler was

settled, then. I'll be coming to Designer Bagnold for all future

we're leaving." She gestured to