I landed a position at Oceanic International on a seven-figure package—and got invited to the baby's one-month celebration for a business partner's grandson. A chance to size the family up in person.
At the banquet, a piece of underwear fell from the same son-in-law's arms again.
Facing the tycoon's interrogation, Samuel Weiss didn't flinch. His gaze swept past the crowd, found me, and he pointed.
"She crawled into my bed and tried to seduce me. When I refused, she stuffed her own underwear on me to set me up!"
"I swear to God, I have never done anything to betray Effie!"
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The lace was stained. The generous cup size clearly did not belong to Effie Walker's slight frame.
She was staring at me like she wanted to carve me apart with her bare hands. I set my wine glass down without hurrying.
No panic this time. Not like the last life. I looked straight at Samuel Weiss and spoke.
"Samuel Weiss, you can eat whatever garbage you want, but watch what comes out of your mouth."
"I left Arden to study abroad when I was eighteen. I only returned today."
"You, on the other hand, have never set foot outside this country in your life."