My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Chapter 21

After the pantry incident, Audrey kept managing her work like it was no big deal. It was almost quitting time when she used the intercom to call Emily into her office. "Hey, Ms. Rhodes, you wanted to see me?" Emily asked as she walked in..

"Yeah. I just wanted to let you know I won't be at the evening potluck. They've been putting in a lot of effort lately, so entertain them for me, will you?" Audrey replied. With everything that had happened, she thought her presence might send people into a frenzy.

"Got it, I've already sorted everything out, Emily confirmed with a nod

Audrey felt a wave of relief wash over her, glad that Emily had it all under control. "Great, then you're free to go."

But Emily stayed put, lips pressed together in hesitation. After a moment, she spoke up, "Ms. Rhodes, can I leave with you?"

At first, Audrey assumed Emily just wanted a ride home, since they used to live in the same area and had carpooled a few times She shook her head, a hint of regret in her voice. "I don't live with the Rhodes family anymore, so it's really out of my way for you."

leaving the office

what everyone said today. They think I'm nobody now that I'm no longer the daughter of the Rhodes family. Why would you want to follow me? You'd be better off here." It hit her then-Audrey hadn't really considered that. Eliza didn't know much yet, and she'd definitely need someone by her side when she

shine if she stayed at the company. It felt like a waste for

just takes credit for

little tired. I can handle

words. Just because Emily claimed she could endure hardships didn't mean Audrey should put her through the

think it over, Audrey replied, keeping things open-ended. There's still some time before the Brightview Group program wraps up, so consider that

Emily nodded eagerly and said, "That sounds good, Ms. Rhodes. I'll wait for your answer. And just so you know, I didn't rush into this. I'm totally committed. With that, Emily left the office, excited to join her coworkers

up her last email and closed her

the elevator, her mind drifted back to the day's

trouble for her future outside the company. He might

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