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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.

old businessmen looking for trouble-her guests were all respectable clients. The dinners were laid-back affairs: everyone relaxed, shared a meal, talked through their thoughts, and the designers would wrap up by

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, their feeds

then, the rest of

few more people for the dinner, but deliberately left out Shirley. Shirley looked like

"Wait a minute-you said you wanted me there, but now you're inviting everyone

at her, exasperated. "You said you didn't want to come. Why should I

Evans was getting more and more entitled. Did she really think

"Didn't I just say I'd go? You already asked me,

this, and now you're

worry about it. Go out with

finished, the rest of the team couldn't hold back

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

to leave,

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