A Deal with Ethan Stratvoski

surements. However, as I had to head to the office, I instructed h

d you mind coming with me to take the measuremen

d with a smile. "I'll make sure ever

oo

ly returned to their tasks. Shelly approached, taking my bags,

e designer inquired, adjusting her tools, immediately after w

be with a touch of sophistication," I explained

something that stands ou

ly," I

nting different options. "What about this rich green silk? It has an elegant

he dress. "Hmm, that could wo

ahh

of burgundy, is more of Mad

hen." The designer says, taki

having a very low

neck can be stunning, it adds a touch of allure to the

se anyone. And you'd be measuring Shelly too. She'd be coming w

ly incorporate that into the design. It'

dically took measurements, starting from my neck, tracing the curves of my chest, defining the line of my shoulders,

n writing things down before sketching down the details of the low V-neck design. "To achieve the right bal

, "I trust your expert

adison. I'll make sure you and She

's just a charity event. But thank you so much for accommodat

r, "It's my pleasure, Madison. I'll e

I exchanged excited glances. "Tha

ow ri

making me your plus on

lls," I teased with a sm

hug before stepping back. "So,

date?" I inqu

e on board with the deal!" Sh

oh

I exclaimed, "When do w

r us to review," Shelly explained, her enthusia

loping Shelly in a big hug. "But how did

t I was think

PA to the Costco PLC is quite the charmer," she smirks "And he vowed to put in a

obliged to resort to something she wasn't comfortable with just to secu

sh me into anything. I genuinely had a good time with his PA and his

y so." I gave he

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what's next on our

shifting slightly. "You have

t to see me?" I ask, rolling my eyes. I wasn't in the mood to sit i

think

other attempt to undermine and gossip about our com

there is drama, hurt, or a hidden motive. "Just be cautious, Maddie

rn. "I will, Shells. Don't worry

couldn't shake off the feeling that there might be more to this sham of a dinner than meets the eye. As I step

attending the same Ivy college as her. What a cruel fate to always make our paths cross. Similar to Tiffany's affluent background, my parents had also been part of Manhattan's elite billionaire circle. However, tragedy struck when an unexplained accident claimed their lives while I was still in my University years. The life Ch

pasting on a forced smile-it simply wasn't nec

up your ass. But sit down, Maddie." she gestured to the

sliding into the seat with a sigh. "I

oo seriously," she taunted, leaning back casually. "I

ne, catch me up then. What's th

g in closer. "Oh, you won't believe w

oint Beaumont. Unlike you,

orphing into a twisted grin. "Fine. I he

rd, or your obsession w

er eyes. "You won't be atte

did you just sa

charity event. Simple," she smirked

ke no orders from sluts?" I retorted

she stood up to glare at me, her

" frame, amplified by the tall heels she wore. "No, how dare you?!" I ask, "What gives you the right to orde

. "You have no idea what you're getting

I shot back, refusing to back down. At this poin

Maddie" She tsked

sit back and watch it h

just sat down and watched your paren

contents at her face. She got up and screamed which earned us more stares from the people

tempting to strike me. I intercepted her

that vile mouth of yours, if not, you would be see

ries of my parents flooded back, the pain raw and piercing. Why did she feel the need to dredge them up? I entertained thoughts of far worse retaliation like clawing her f

thrown into a tan