Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 31

Mitchell froze for a moment at Effie's words-was that really how she saw him now?

Hadn't he once been the most important person in her life?

"Effie, don't forget-your grandmother's medical bills are still being paid by me. Without me, do you really think you'll find another man this generous?"

He raised his voice, trying to sound authoritative, but Effie's expression remained calm and unmoved.

"Mitchell, let's not kid ourselves. Even my grandmother's treatments are paid for with my own money-the dividends I earned at E&M. You haven't given me a cent these past few years. In fact, now's a good time for us to settle up."

Mitchell had the nerve to bring up money? The shamelessness was almost impressive.

He stared at her, his anger quickly turning to embarrassment. "Unbelievable," he snapped, before storming out and slamming the door behind him.

Effie stood there, her face serene.

A small, rueful smile tugged at her lips. Had she been blind all these years?

seen just

love was no match for harsh reality—or for the

phone suddenly rang. She

you seen what's trending online? Quick, go look!" Nita's voice on the other end was practically

"What's trending?"

into the pool-the security footage just got released. Now everyone can see it was actually her that dragged you in. Can you believe how shameless she is?

had happened even

Mitchell and Suzan had always

truth-was this your husband's doing?" Nita pressed, her voice full of awe. "Who else could pull

man standing up

remembered Lyman speaking quietly to

phone pressed to her ear, she couldn't help but smile. "I think it was him," she

incredible! The way he protects you-he's what every woman dreams

off on her, a gentle warmth blooming in her

tenderness hidden behind Lyman's cold exterior