Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Isabel left the building, letting out a shaky breath as she turned to Carole. "Well, at least this time, nothing happened."

Carole hesitated, clearly wanting to say something but holding back.

Isabel caught the look, her brows knitting together. "Carole, what's that supposed to mean?"

Carole exhaled, frustration slipping into her voice. "Do you really think nothing happened?"

"What do you mean?"

"They didn't find any proof, sure, but that's only because I found an excuse to get the diamond out of there. Still, the suspicion is there now, in their minds. Next time, you need to think before you act, or you'll have even bigger problems."

Isabel's mood soured. Problems? Wasn't that exactly what a manager was supposed to handle for her? Was Carole really complaining now?

Just then, Carole's phone started ringing. She glanced at the screen-Annabel.

Carole's gut twisted with dread as she answered. Her face grew more and more serious as she listened. "Okay. I understand."

you back to your apartment. All your scheduled appearances are on hold for now. Take some

her frown deepening. "Did Annabel tell you to do this? Is she

sighed, weary and resigned. "That's exactly

me to sign with her when her company was brand new and couldn't land any decent talent! If it weren't for me, she'd never have been able to sign those other top prospects, and now her company's doing even better

off. "No way. I'm going to talk to Annabel right now and find out what the hell she's

"Listen, the boss would've covered for you if

Isabel needed to hear. The

stung with the threat of tears, her eyes hot and swollen. In the next second, tears spilled

stay away from Effie for now Keep a low profile and get some rest. The boss isn't dropping you, and Mr. Etheridge hasn't made anything

long am I supposed to

another plan?" Carole

she had another option, she wouldn't be trapped like this,

business was half

looks and talent didn't always mean success. Some average