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.

I have enough money of my own. I don't need this," Effie stammered, trying

yours. But from now on, you're Mrs. Etheridge. That means my money is yours too. And, of course, so am I." Lyman's tone was playful, a teasing warmth she'd never expected from someone

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

completely different feeling from the sting of Mitchell's

warmth, a sense that she truly mattered to someone.

and get it. Don't worry about the price," Lyman added, as thoughtful as

"Okay, I understand."

up, Effie was left

reminder brought her back to the

to prepare a

headed back to the restaurant's main

dinner, she planned to

you so long?

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

jerks showed up here? Did they hit you? Where are they? I'll go give them a piece

slapped Suzan back-I'm not letting them

still fuming. "Ugh! Next time I see those two, I swear I'll tear them to shreds. Absolute garbage, both

your appetite. Eat up. Afterwards, come with me to the mall-I

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