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?

she never seen just how cold and self-serving Mitchell

end, love was no

was still lost in thought when her phone suddenly rang. She answered without checking the

have you seen what's trending online? Quick, go look!" Nita's voice

"What's trending?"

That whole mess with Suzan accusing you of pushing her into the pool-the security footage just got released. Now everyone can see it was actually her that dragged you in. Can you believe

blinked in surprise. That had

and Suzan had always been a perfect match-shameless to the

tell me the truth-was this your husband's doing?" Nita pressed, her voice full of awe.

powerful man standing up

heart softened as she remembered Lyman speaking quietly to his assistant the night

couldn't help but smile. "I think it was

you-he's

help but feel her friend's excitement rubbing off on her, a gentle warmth blooming

of the quiet tenderness hidden behind Lyman's cold exterior last night,