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?"

didn't tell him, he'd find out anyway. She sighed. "It was...

"Accident? Suzan pulled you

to mess with her? Did

it off. "It's fine, really. I

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

to meet

handsome, with refined features and a quiet nobility about him. Good grief, when did

to meet you!" Nita

to Effie. "Let's go

hesitated. "Aren't you supposed

dress, his tone gentle but firm. “No, I'll

her bedraggled state and agreed softly. "Okay. Let's

mind reeling. She tugged Effie's sleeve and whispered, "Effie, what's going on between you two? You

to come up with an answer, but Lyman spoke up before she could. "Miss

going round

Lyman