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.

my own. I don't need this," Effie stammered, trying to steady

money is yours too. And, of course, so am I." Lyman's tone was playful, a teasing

her cheeks. She could hardly imagine someone as cold and reserved as Lyman saying something

from the sting

that she truly mattered to someone. "Alright,"

a few days, you'll be meeting my family. If there's anything you want to buy, go ahead and get it. Don't worry about the price," Lyman added, as

"Okay, I understand."

hanging up, Effie was left

back to the present-she really was about to meet his

needed to prepare a

phone away, Effie headed back to

dinner, she planned to

returned, Nita looked up with a puzzled frown. "What took you so long? I was about to go looking for you. Wait-what happened to

ran into Mitchell and Suzan. Got held

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

now. Don't worry, I slapped Suzan

sat down, still fuming. "Ugh! Next time I see those two, I swear

them ruin your appetite. Eat up. Afterwards, come with me to the mall-I need to buy a gift," Effie

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