Chapter 143 Unexpected Calls.
“Easton became my ex–husband last week! As for Morty, well, he
Complaining about a business partner’s behavior to her boss wasn’t appropriate, so Ellis cut herself off there
Lois considered for a moment, “No worries, I’ll have someone else handle it.”
#Finished
Switching the liaison for Nexus Group wasn’t initially supposed to be Ellis’s responsibility, so changing it was not a big deal.
Thank you, Madam Los!”
With the issue resolved. Ellis returned to her desk, ready to get back to work.
But new trouble arrived in the form of Amelia, who stood beside her, smiling warmly as she handed over a beautifully wrapped bag “Ms. Harper, my boyfriend included a bottle of perfume in my birthday gifts, but the scent is not my type Maybe you’ll like it?”
Used to luxury brands and dealing with high–end products daily, Amelia had never seen Ellis use anything designer, her clothes and accessories were all budget–friendly, which could give off a cheap vibe if not for her good looks.
Gifting Ellis a perfume that cost 400 dollars might make me more amenable to sharing information about Morty, but did she realize that?
Ellis glanced at the logo on the bag, fully aware that Amelia was attempting to bribe her. Thanks for the kind gesture, but I don’t really wear perfume
Living a little more lavishly won’t hurt, Amelia insisted, pushing the bag into Ellis’s hands. “You’re young! If you don’t enjoy life now, when will you? It’s okay to indulge in some luxuries”
Ellis took the perfume out of the bag, spritzed it into the air, and with genuine regret, said, “I don’t like the scent; I really
don’t.”
With that, she handed the perfume back to its owner.
“Oh my!” Amelia pouted, “Then what brands do you use for skincare? I have a lot of unopened at home. I could give you some before they expire.”
“I don’t use skincare products Having given up the luxurious life of being Easton’s wife, Ellis forced herself to adapt back to a simpler lifestyle, deciding not to waste money on expensive beauty products she used to afford, or risk cheaper ones that might damage her skin.
Despite Amelia’s persistence, Ellis refused to accept the gifts, Curious colleagues glanced their way, prompting Amelia to switch tactics–she boldly transferred money to Ellis using her phone
As soon as the transaction was complete, Amelia patted Ellis’s shoulder. “Check your phone.
She picked up her phone and stepped into an empty meeting room.
Making sure no one else could hear, she answered the call and immediately snapped, “Do you and Easton have a screw loose or something? Constantly up to no good, aren’t you afraid of karma?“
Knowing Jackson was just following orders, Ellis couldn’t help but unload her frustration on him.
sorry to disturb you.”
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