Chapter 485

"Photo together? Autograph?"

Effie nodded, her voice tentative. "You wouldn't... turn me down, would you?"

Maurice's lips quirked into a smile. "What do you think? How could I possibly say no to you?"

Relief washed over Effie. Around them, the others burst into excited cheers.

After Maurice had signed autographs and posed for photos with everyone, the crowd finally dispersed, satisfied.

At last, Maurice had a moment to check on what Effie was up to.

He noticed her tapping away on her phone. "Texting Mitchell Lloyd again?"

Effie paused, slipped her phone away, and looked at Maurice. "Wow, you're a bit out of the loop, aren't you? You know I work here now, but you didn't hear that Mitchell and I broke up?"

Maurice grinned. "I saw you on the stream, that's how I knew you got the job here."

Wait-something about that didn't add up.

realized he'd missed the important part. "Wait. Broke up?" Maurice blinked, then

Effie rolled her eyes.

suddenly stopped, eyeing her, suspicious. "Hold on. Was it you

"Does it matter?"

you, I'll make him regret it. If

"You

When an ex is gone, just act like he

"Agreed," Effie said.

at her intently, as if trying to read her

a second. That's suspiciously calm. Are you...

just worried about

said, "The wrong relationship is like shoes that don't fit: if they hurt,

her a teasing look. "Well then, maybe you

Effie burst out laughing.

arms sternly. "What's so funny? Be

wouldn't dare. Your fans would tear me

Maurice said with a dismissive wave. "Get Nita and let's all

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255