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

for love, but in the end, love was no

was still lost in thought when her phone

online? Quick, go look!" Nita's voice

"What's trending?"

got released. Now everyone can see it was actually her

in surprise. That had happened

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

your husband's doing?" Nita pressed, her voice full

idea of a powerful man standing up

softened as she remembered Lyman speaking quietly to

pressed to her ear, she couldn't help but smile. "I

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

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

Lyman's cold