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.

all our chat logs. If you think you can just toss me aside now, I'll go to the authorities. I'm not going

the moment, there was nothing

to come

given her talent,

Elliott's Cozy Room entertaining

moment Marian spotted Effie, she tilted her chin high, looking down her nose as if the whole world

this," Marian said,

the corners of her

schemes were flawless? Joining Suzan's firm now is only digging your own

that's all. Sour grapes, Effie. Admit it you regret letting me go! Well, too bad. I'll help