Everyone gasps .
I even see someone grabbing the champagne bottle closest to them , just in case .
Frank narrows his eyes , like hes won .
く He thinks I took the bait .
He warns me : Josie , can you just stop being ridiculous ? I ignore him , change my expression , and say with a sweet smile : That dress looks terrible on her .
Its so boring and outdated .
If she was flat , it would be flattering , but Laurens got a killer figure .
Its a shame … Franks jaw drops .
Everyones confused .
Lauren gets it right away .
She pouts at Frank : < Frank , didnt you say you had this dress custom made for me ? I only wore it because you asked me to .
Even Josie can see it looks awful .
Dont you even care about me ? That clingy act ? Only Lauren can pull it off .
I squeeze my hands into fists , trying not to laugh .
This is great .
Now everyones staring at Frank again .
If he admits he cares about Lauren , he was lying before .
This whole thing was just a setup .
If he doesnt , all his efforts will be for nothing .
I fold my arms , watching Frank squirm .
Hes sweating .
But he catches on quick .
To avoid ruining everything , he sucks it up and says : Lauren , I … I care about you .
Franks cheating right in front of me , and hes hoping Ill lose it and start a scene .
But I dont flinch .
I even take a sip of champagne , grinning at them : Wow , perfect match ! Get together ! Get together ! Franks starting to panic .
He shoves Lauren away and hisses : < Stop it ! Stop what ? I think Laurens great ; shes landed so many deals for this company .
Whats wrong with you , Frank ? Why is she still a secretary ? You shouldve made her head of marketing already ! I raise my eyebrows , putting him on the spot .
The others stop focusing on the catfight and start paying attention : Yeah , Laurens been here for three years , working 24/7 .
Why hasnt she been promoted ? Didnt they say they were announcing the new head of marketing at this party ? Its gotta be Lauren … Lauren used to be careful about taking advantage of her position ; she wouldnt want to make Frank look bad in public .
But now she knows what he is .
Shes not going to let him get away with anything .
She winks at me , then grabs a ring box from Franks pocket when he isnt looking .
She holds it up , showing it off to me : Josie , dont try to mess with me and Frank .
Hes going to propose ! See ? He bought me a ring ! Franks face goes white when he sees the box .
Chapter 2 Emilys about to pass out , shes shaking so bad .
Her face is practically paper white .
I turn on the waterworks , three seconds flat .
I pinch my thigh for good measure .
Frank … is this true ? I ask , all shaky and pathetic .
Im not usually the damsel in distress type .
But Im channeling my inner Emily right now , and the crowd is buying it .
Dude , Franks totally playing two women .
What a loser … Seriously , Josies a freakin heiress .
Frank should be kissing her feet .
Franks losing it .
The public isnt on his side .
Enough ! he yells , trying to regain control .
Lauren plays along , shutting her mouth .
Frank takes a breath , forces a smile .
Then he walks toward me , grinding his teeth .
< He slides the ring onto my finger , right in front of Emilys face .
Its too small ; he almost cant get it on .
I smile like an idiot , acting like I didnt notice a thing .
Frank takes another breath , puts on his best happy face , and announces : Sorry about that , everyone .
This was supposed to be a surprise for my girlfriend .
As for Lauren … ..
|| He chokes .

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He notices Emilys gone .
Frank starts to panic .
Im not letting him off the hook .
Last time , I made a huge scene , and the whole company hated me .
Lauren lost out on the marketing director job because of all the drama .
And some distant cousin of Emilys , a dude named Ethan , got the position instead .