Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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.

money of my own. I

That means my money is yours too. And, of course, so am I." Lyman's tone

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

completely different feeling from

a sense that she truly

anything you want to buy, go ahead and get it. Don't worry about the price," Lyman added, as thoughtful as ever, covering even

"Okay, I understand."

hanging up, Effie was left with a lingering sense

Lyman's reminder brought her back to the

to prepare a

Effie headed back to

dinner, she planned to go

"What took you so long? I was about to go looking for you. Wait-what happened

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

two jerks showed up here? Did they hit you? Where

worry, I slapped Suzan back-I'm not letting them get the

see those two, I swear

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