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

she still got nervous just being

hard to ignore. He wasn't overtly imposing, but there was something about him that demanded respect,

had left, Effie packed her things under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to move

truly at ease now that Effie had

morning, Effie finished her breakfast and

responsibilities and deal with her shares in

back, she'd just sell them off. Either way, she wanted a

as she arrived, her assistant rushed over. "Effie, you're finally here. Mr. Lloyd has

coolly. "Alright,

the moment she

had been tampered

could spot the

smile tugged at her lips

and clicked on the folder containing her designs. Sure

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

besides Mitchell, even knew her computer

Mitchell's birthday-she'd

Effie had no intention of changing it now. She was