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

she still got nervous just being around

was hard to ignore. He wasn't overtly imposing, but there was something

her grandmother's watchful eye, planning

years, seemed truly at ease now that Effie

her

was there to officially hand over her responsibilities and deal with her shares in the

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

assistant rushed over. "Effie, you're finally

nodded coolly. "Alright, I

walked into her office, but the moment she sat down, she sensed something was

computer had been tampered

habit; she could spot the smallest

at her lips as

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

the corners of her mouth. She knew Mitchell and Suzan's scheme was already

even knew her

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

intention of changing it now. She was baiting the hook, waiting for the fish