Chapter 29

"Yeah, I like it," Charisse looked back at him and smiled. "This new title saves me a lot of trouble. Why wouldn't I like it?" In Draycott, just mentioning Clayton could instantly resolve most issues. It'd be stupid not to use that. Either way, Elliot had already branded her as someone who rode others' coattails and used her connections to push people around. At this point, owning it didn't make things any worse Besides, if she didn't bring up Clayton, she'd only be met with more crap and humiliation, making herself a bigger joke in his eyes. And worse—he'd probably think she was trying to act noble while playing dirty again. So really, no reason to keep quiet. But to Elliot, that calm confidence looked like someone who'd fully accepted her new identity—as Ellis's future wife, ready to enjoy all the perks that came with it. Just days ago she'd been all tangled up with her ex, and now she was about to tie the knot? Yeah, figures. A woman like her, heart cold as ice, only sees money and