Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Why does Marian act like she's being forced into this, as if it's all my fault?

Effie said, "Marian, if you don't want to go, I'm not going to make you."

But Marian shot Effie a wounded look and replied, "You say you're not forcing me, but isn't that exactly what you're doing right now? Guilt-tripping me?"

Effie stared at her, momentarily at a loss for words.

How does that even make sense?

Effie tried again, "No, really, if you don't want to go, I won't make you. There are plenty of people who'd love the chance."

She glanced at the rest of the team. "Anyone else interested?"

Almost everyone's hand shot up.

laid-back affairs: everyone relaxed, shared a meal, talked through their thoughts, and the designers would wrap up by summarizing the

they had one of these dinners, it was at Elliott's Cozy Room—a favorite local spot, famous for its delicious food and warm atmosphere. Plus, no one had to pick up the tab. A meal there was a social media magnet; every time,

"Alright then, the rest of you, come with

the dinner, but deliberately left out Shirley. Shirley looked like she wanted to protest, but didn't dare speak

Marian piped up, sounding annoyed. "Wait a minute-you said you wanted

didn't want to come. Why should

more entitled. Did she really

"Didn't I just say I'd go? You already asked me, so how could not?

for this, and

it. Go out with your

Effie had even finished, the rest of

Marian think she was? Did she expect the boss to beg her or something? If she

time to leave, Marian shamelessly tagged

said, Just to be clear, Marian, no one's forcing you. If you're coming, leave the attitude at the door, When you meet the clients, greet them properly. When they talk about what they want,