Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

A short while later, Mitchell left as well, Suzan on his arm.

Suzan's smile was irrepressible, even for herself. When it came to Mitchell, she was determined to win him-no matter what.

Effie returned from the restroom, only to find a new bank notification on her phone.

The string of zeros left her stunned.

She hadn't even had time to register the full amount before her phone started

ringing.

Seeing the caller ID, Effie's heart skipped a beat.

She took a moment to compose herself before answering.

"Mrs. Etheridge, did you get the money?" The deep, smooth voice on the line sent a shiver down her spine.

The sound of "Mrs. Etheridge" startled her so much, she thought her heart might leap right out of her chest.

of my own. I don't

yours too. And, of course, so am I." Lyman's tone was playful, a teasing warmth she'd never expected from someone as famously aloof

could feel the heat rising in her cheeks. She could hardly imagine someone as cold and

feeling from the sting of Mitchell's

felt a rush of warmth, a sense that

family. If there's anything you want to buy, go ahead and get

"Okay, I understand."

up, Effie was left with a lingering sense

reminder brought her back to the present-she really was about to meet

to

away, Effie headed back to the restaurant's

planned to go shopping with

"What took you so long? I was about to go looking

to sound casual. "It's nothing. I just ran into Mitchell and Suzan. Got held

indignation. "What? Those two jerks showed up here? Did they hit you? Where are they? I'll go give them

now. Don't worry, I slapped Suzan back-I'm not letting

Next time I see those two, I

up. Afterwards, come with me to the mall-I need

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