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?"

hiding the truth; if she didn't tell him, he'd find out anyway. She sighed. "It was... just a little

out, "Accident? Suzan pulled you into

mess with her? Did they have a

her relationship with Lyman, Effie brushed it off. "It's fine,

my good

meet you,"

speak. The man before her was strikingly handsome, with refined features and a quiet

nice to meet you!" Nita managed,

turned to Effie. "Let's go

supposed to

glanced at her dripping evening dress, his tone gentle

bedraggled state and agreed softly. "Okay.

Effie's sleeve and whispered, "Effie, what's going on between you

she tried to come up with an answer, but Lyman

her eyes going round as

Lyman to just announce it like