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.

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

money is still 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

hardly imagine someone as cold and reserved

was a completely different feeling from the sting of Mitchell's

felt a rush of warmth, a sense that she truly mattered to someone. "Alright," she

meeting my family. If there's anything you want to buy, go ahead and get it. Don't worry

"Okay, I understand."

left with a lingering sense of

to the

needed to

phone away, Effie headed back to the restaurant's main

she planned to go shopping with

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

nothing. I just ran into Mitchell and Suzan. Got held up

they hit you? Where are

Don't worry, I slapped Suzan back-I'm

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

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

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