Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 20

The two of them were instantly wrapped up in each other again.

...

After leaving the general manager's office, Effie returned to her own and began preparing her handover. There wasn't much to pass on, honestly. She'd always trusted her team, and everyone did their jobs well. She typed up the necessary notes and instructions, working steadily until the end of the day. When she saw how late it was, she packed up her things—after all, she needed to clear out her space for someone else.

Sure enough, not long after Effie left, Suzan slipped quietly into her office,

glancing around to make sure no one was watching. She hurried to the computer, plugged in her flash drive, and started copying the design files, a triumphant smirk spreading across her face.

"Effie, you're still as gullible as ever," Suzan muttered under her breath, a note of mockery in her voice. "I'll be taking these designs, thank you very much."

She carefully saved the files to her USB stick, then left the room as quickly as she'd come.

In the shadows down the hall, Effie watched Suzan's retreating back, a cold, knowing smile curling at her lips.

plan was already

that, Effie left

outside, waiting at the curb. From the driver's seat, he gazed up at the building's entrance, feeling a strange sense of anticipation. Starting today, Effie would officially become part

night fell, the city lights flickered on, illuminating the streets

Lyman's car. She

you

her, his eyes softening

and said quietly,

her back, and then he and the

originally wanted his grandmother to move in with them, but she refused, insisting she preferred living on her own. Besides, they were newlyweds-it was the perfect time to settle in as a couple. Lyman eventually conceded but

and Effie headed

the most exclusive complex in the city- prime real estate, elegant surroundings, and

here," he announced as the car pulled to

nodded and followed him out. The driver had already