The Runaway Groom

When Vivian was done, the manager flashed a fawning smile. "Yes, of course, Ms. Crowe. I'm so sorry about this-as of this moment, she's been released from this agency."

Then, turning to Sue and suddenly looking all high and mighty, he beckoned for security to escort her out.

Seeing that they were done with their drama, Lulu asked, "Are you two done? Then it's my turn."

Vivian reared her chin at Lulu haughtily as she folded her arms before her chest, while Lulu simply smiled. "Since you've been let go, Ms. Lambert, how about I personally hire you? That's a much better offer, without company management taking a cut out of your deserved pay."

Sue's eyes lit up right then. She actually thought there was no hope!

"Of course," she replied as she nodded repeatedly. "I can start right now if you want."

"No, you don't have my approval!" Vivian snapped right then. "Wendy, don't forget that you're just a babysitter. This is not up to you to decide!"

return, "If I can't decide, is it up to you? A

butted in, "You really should reconsider, ma'am. She's a fresh recruit without the experience

Slate if you take issue with my decision," Lulu said, shutting them down. "He's given me the authority to choose, which I

she turned to Sue and clapped her on the shoulder, gesturing for her

away and told the chauffeur to return

could complain to Zachary all

the backseat, Sue sat

not throw a fit

way back, Sue

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was left jobless after the latter's death. Then, tragedy struck when her husband was caught in a terrorist's bomb-both his legs were amputated, leaving it up to Sue to make a

somber-she could empathize with

to find leverage to chase Sue away so that she could arrange for a maid she