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

overtly imposing, but there was

things under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to move

years, seemed truly at ease now that

Effie finished her breakfast and headed to

responsibilities and deal with her

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

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

coolly.

moment she

computer had been tampered

was a creature of habit; she could spot the smallest changes in

smile tugged at her lips as

folder containing her designs. Sure enough,

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 into

else, besides Mitchell, even knew her

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

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