Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 17

Grandma had welcomed Lyman into the family, and Effie finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Once her grandmother learned they were already legally married, she urged Effie to move into Lyman's house as soon as possible.

Dowries and wedding ceremonies didn't matter much to her. All she cared about was that the two of them would be happy together.

Effie could tell her grandmother was genuinely pleased with Lyman.

After living for more than half a century, what hadn't her grandmother seen and understood?

With that, Effie felt reassured as well.

But the thought of soon meeting the Etheridge family sent a shiver down her spine.

Still, having Lyman by her side brought her some comfort.

Lyman had promised her that his family was easygoing and that she had nothing to worry about.

Effie was determined to make a good impression.

Sensing her nerves, Lyman suggested they wait until she'd moved in and they'd settled into living together before introducing her to his parents.

agreed this was a good

nervous

but there was something about him that demanded respect, maybe

left, Effie packed her things under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to move into Lyman's place after work the next

years, seemed truly at ease now that Effie had

next morning, Effie finished her breakfast and headed

hand over her responsibilities and deal

just sell them off. Either way, she wanted a

she arrived, her assistant rushed over. "Effie, you're

nodded coolly. "Alright, I

walked into her office, but the moment she sat down,

had been

she could spot the

at her

computer and clicked on the folder containing her designs. Sure enough,

of a smirk played at the corners of her mouth. She knew Mitchell and Suzan's scheme was already in motion, and she was quietly leading them straight

else, besides Mitchell, even knew

had always been Mitchell's birthday-she'd never bothered

changing it now. She was