Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 26

Effie paused, caught off guard, and turned around. A tall man stood not far away, his tailored black suit fitting perfectly, sharp features set in an expression both cool and enigmatic, his gaze so deep it seemed to see straight through her.

Lyman.

Her heart skipped a beat-no, several. Of all moments, she hadn't expected to run into him looking such a mess.

"Lyman." Effie offered a small smile, trying to keep her voice steady and composed.

Nita, standing beside her, stared in disbelief.

Wait-what?

Was this really the infamous "prince" of Neo-Arcadia, Lyman Etheridge himself? The man who ran the entire Etheridge family? And he knew Effie?

This was unreal.

Before Nita could process it, Lyman was already at Effie's side. He took her hand, his brow creasing with concern. "What happened? Why are you soaked?"

the truth; if she didn't tell

blurted out, "Accident? Suzan pulled you into the pool on

mess with her?

Lyman, Effie brushed it off. "It's fine, really. I already gave her a

the subject. "This is my good friend, Nita. Nita, this is

Nita, pleasure to meet you,"

handsome, with refined features and a quiet nobility about him. Good grief, when did Effie meet someone like this? She was definitely going to

meet you!" Nita managed, a

nodded, then turned to Effie. "Let's

"Aren't you supposed to attend

gentle

at her bedraggled state

wide, mind reeling. She tugged Effie's sleeve and whispered,

flicker of embarrassment crossed Effie's face as she tried to come up with an answer, but Lyman spoke

Nita nearly shouted, her eyes going round as saucers. Was she

expected Lyman to just announce it