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?"

use hiding the truth; if she didn't tell him, he'd find out anyway.

Suzan pulled you into the

expression darkened. Someone dared to mess with her? Did they have a death

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

is my good friend, Nita. Nita, this

Nita, pleasure to meet you," Lyman

quiet nobility about him. Good grief, when did Effie meet someone like this? She was definitely

meet you!" Nita managed, a little

turned to Effie. "Let's go

you supposed to attend

glanced at her dripping evening dress, his tone gentle but firm. “No, I'll take you home

state and agreed softly.

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

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

eyes going round as saucers.

blushed furiously-she hadn't expected Lyman to just