Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Effie paused, glancing around the room before she spoke. "The same goes for all of you—if you ever feel unhappy working here, or if you have any concerns, just say so. I'd rather you leave than have everyone miserable and stressed out. No point in making yourselves sick over it."

"We wouldn't dream of it. We all love working with you, Miss Bagnold," one of the team replied, and the others quickly chimed in their agreement.

Effie knew better than to take their words at face value. Who could say how much truth there was in those reassurances? But since no one was willing to be honest, she decided to play along and pretend she believed them.

The moment Marian left The Etheridge Group, she pulled out her phone and called Suzan. "Miss Bagnold, I just handed Effie my resignation. Is there a spot open for me at your firm?"

Suzan was clearly taken aback. "Marian, did they kick you out because they found out about us? If that's the case, you do realize what we've done is illegal, don't you? Bringing you on board now could ruin my company's reputation."

Truth be told, Suzan had only ever intended to use Marian as a pawn. She'd never seriously considered bringing her into E&M.

what we did is illegal-which is why I've saved all our chat logs. If you think you can just toss me aside now, I'll go to the authorities. I'm

moment, there was nothing she could

you want to come over, then come," she

grinned, brimming with confidence. She was certain that, given her talent, she'd shine

at Elliott's Cozy Room entertaining a

she tilted her chin high, looking down her

Effie. You'll regret this," Marian said, her voice dripping with

her lips curling

were flawless? Joining Suzan's firm now is only digging your own grave. Believe me,

scoffed, clearly not buying a word of it "You're just jealous, that's all. Sour grapes, Effie. Admit it you regret letting me go! Well, too bad. I'll help E&M