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 him, he'd find out anyway. She sighed. "It was... just a

pulled you into the pool on

dared to mess with her? Did they have a

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

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

pleasure to meet you," Lyman

barely speak. The man before her was strikingly handsome, with refined features and a quiet nobility about him. Good grief, when did Effie

nice to meet you!" Nita managed,

then turned to Effie. "Let's go

"Aren't you supposed

gentle but firm. “No, I'll take

her bedraggled state and agreed softly. "Okay.

reeling. She tugged Effie's sleeve

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

going round as saucers. Was she hearing

expected Lyman