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

Suzan pulled

with

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

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

meet you,"

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

Etheridge, nice to meet you!"

nodded, then turned to Effie. "Let's

hesitated. "Aren't you supposed

tone gentle but firm. “No, I'll take you home

at her bedraggled state and agreed softly.

Effie's sleeve and whispered, "Effie, what's going on between you two? You seem

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

Nita nearly shouted, her eyes going round as saucers.

blushed furiously-she hadn't expected Lyman to just announce