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.

this was a

she still got nervous just

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

under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to

years, seemed truly at ease

her breakfast and headed to the

to officially hand over her responsibilities and

buy them back, she'd just sell them off. Either

arrived, her assistant rushed over. "Effie, you're finally here. Mr.

nodded coolly. "Alright, I got

moment she sat down, she sensed something

computer had

could spot the smallest changes in

smile tugged at her lips

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

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

besides Mitchell, even knew her

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

no intention of changing it now. She was