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    On the day of the dinner, as a major shareholder, Ellie paid a symbolic visit to Freddy’s studio to oversee operations.


    Freddy, finishing up his work, attempted to broach the subject of Ellie’s marital life several times, but she deflected each time, saying, “It’s a basic rule for employees not to gossip about the boss.”


    Freddy, slightly disappointed, conceded, “Okay, but Ellie, I’ve heard about the rumors concerning Carole and your husband. Don’t take it to heart. Very few men are good.”


    “Freddy, remember, you’re a man too,” Ellie gently reminded him. Freddy didn’t argue.


    “That’s why I’m not married. But, isn’t your husband upset about you having dinner with me tonight?”


    “What would he have to be upset about?” Ellie responded, but she couldn’t help picturing Kaiden’s stormy expression when she mentioned having dinner with Freddy. It was as if she was betraying Kaiden.


    Freddy pretended to be serious. “Thest time I saw your husband, he red at me like I was some intruder. Looked like he wanted to banish me from your country. Good thing he’s not joining us for dinner, or my digestion would surely suffer.”


    Ellie couldn’t help butugh. “Really? That exaggerated?”


    After spending time with Kaiden, Ellie hade to understand his somewhat territorial nature. His possessiveness was just as much a part of his strong character as his need to maintain his private space.


    “It’s not an exaggeration. I’ve never seen a man as visibly jealous as he is.”


    Jealous?


    Could Kaiden actually be jealous?


    No way.


    Ellie was still pondering this when Freddy’s assistant interrupted, knocking and entering.


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    “Mr. Lynn, a woman iming to be Litzy, who says she’s Ellie’s mother, is asking to see you.”


    Freddy turned his gaze to Ellie.


    The smile vanished from Ellie’s face, reced by a cool indifference.


    “Ellie, what’s the matter? Is she an imposter?” It was the first time Freddy had seen such an expression on Ellie’s face, which made him a little scared.


    “No,” Ellie replied, then borated, “I’m not sure if you’ve heard any rumors about metely. While myst name is Gordon, I’m not the Gordons’ biological daughter. Litzy, the woman iming to be my mother, is actually my adoptive mother.”


    “So, she’s the adoptive mother who exploited you.” Freddy got up, visibly upset. “Stay here, I’ll handle this.”


    Inside the private lounge, Freddy’s demeanor shifted from confrontational to his typical unruly yet talented designer image as he mingled with the guests.


    “Madam, I heard that you are looking for me?” At a nce, Freddy saw Litzy and Demi sitting on the sofa in the parlor area.


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