Chapter 23

Collins Corp Tower. Ellie quickly adjusted her outfit in the elevator's mirrored wall, flashed what she thought was a flawless smile, and strolled into Eugene's office like she owned the place. Her mood? Through the roof today. Eugene had finally ditched that annoying Clara. Now, Ellie was just one step away from officially being Mrs. Collins–the future queen of this empire. Even better? Clara had lost. Completely. She'd been crushed under Ellie's heel without mercy. Near the office door, Ellie paused, flicked her hair back, and curved her lips in a faint, smug smile. The door was half—open. She nudged it wider and stepped in–only to freeze on the spot. Behind the massive desk, Eugene sat in his leather chair radiating authority, while some woman in a short skirt had one leg draped over his knee, leaning down with her chest nearly smushed against his suit. "Ah!" Ellie shrieked, the sound sharp and stunned. She looked like she'd just been struck by lightning. Eugene pushed Brianna away