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Chapter 383

Chapter 383

Hanson's smile froze, a flicker of irritation passing through his eyes.

He turned to Effie, struggling to keep the genial expression on his face.

"Miss Bagnold, any other questions?" he asked, his tone stiff.

Under his breath, barely louder than a whisper, he muttered, "Women always make things complicated. If it were a man, this would've been signed already..."

Effie ignored him. "Where's Lenora? Where did she go?"

Hanson gave a silent huff, then replied, “I'm sorry, Lenora had something urgent to take care of. She asked me to handle the paperwork for her.”

Effie nodded curtly. "Alright. If Lenora isn't here, I'll just wait until she's available."

A shadow crossed Hanson's face. He didn't believe Effie had all day to spare- she'd cave soon enough.

He pressed, “Lenora's busy, and she might not be back until this afternoon. Maybe not even until tomorrow."

"That's fine," Effie replied, her voice calm. "I'll come back tomorrow to sign and pay."

really insist

If it's not Lenora, I'm not signing." "Fine. Just wait." Hanson bit out each

in a flurry of

grandmother watched him go, worry creasing her brow. She turned to Effie and asked, “Effie, do you think something's wrong?

out

call when Hanson reappeared, dragging Lenora along behind him, with

stiff and uneasy, her steps reluctant, as if she'd

her eye and called out, "Lenora! Didn't you have something urgent to

thought to herself, If I hadn't said that, how could Hanson

to take my client?

to insist on seeing me

smile, Lenora said, "Sorry, I had to step out for a bit. I'm

finish helping

in, her voice low. "Are you alright? Did they threaten

unsure what to say. Before she could answer, Hanson cleared his

a small nod and started gathering

sign the contract now," she said,

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