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

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 teasing warmth

rising in her cheeks. She could hardly imagine someone as

completely different feeling from the sting of

warmth, a sense that she truly mattered

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,"

"Okay, I understand."

Effie was left

to the present-she really was about

needed to prepare

Effie headed back to

she planned to go shopping

puzzled frown. "What took you so long? I was about

I just ran into Mitchell and

up here? Did they hit you? Where are they? I'll go give them

left by now. Don't worry, I slapped Suzan back-I'm

those two, I swear

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

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