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 how cold and self-serving

married for love, but in the end, love was no match for harsh

phone suddenly rang. She answered without checking

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

"What's trending?"

see it was actually her that dragged you in. Can you believe how shameless she is? It's the number one topic

surprise. That had happened even faster

always been a perfect match-shameless to

this your husband's doing?" Nita pressed, her voice full of awe. "Who

of a powerful man standing up for his wife-it was almost

as she remembered Lyman speaking quietly to his assistant the

help but smile. "I think it was

is incredible! The way he protects you-he's what every woman dreams of! Effie, you're so lucky!"

feel her friend's excitement rubbing off

the quiet tenderness hidden behind Lyman's cold exterior last