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!"

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

not about to lose a major client like Zachary, and he promptly butted in, "You really should reconsider, ma'am. She's a fresh recruit

of you can talk to Mr. Slate if you take issue with my decision," Lulu said, shutting them down. "He's given me the

turned to Sue and clapped her on the shoulder, gesturing

into the car right away and told the chauffeur to return

Vivian could complain

the backseat, Sue sat there as well,

not throw a fit because Star

way back, Sue

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an elderly employer and was left jobless after the latter's death. Then, tragedy struck when her husband was caught in a terrorist's

was somber-she could empathize

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