Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 36

"Alright." Mitchell gritted his teeth as he answered.

He knew there was no stopping Effie now.

He couldn't figure out what had gotten into her-she was a completely different person these days.

Effie used to be utterly devoted to him. No matter how badly he behaved, she would always forgive him.

But this time, she was dead set on breaking up. No pleading, no games-she meant it.

At first, Mitchell thought she was just playing hard to get, but now, seeing her so determined, he realized she was serious.

Well, if he couldn't keep her, he'd at least squeeze out whatever use he could from her before she left.

Mr. Horace was notoriously difficult—and had a reputation for being a lech. None of the other designers wanted to deal with him.

So, Mitchell deliberately tossed this thorny problem Effie's way.

If Effie wanted out, she'd just have to handle it.

After work that evening, Effie texted Lyman to say she had a business dinner.

Lyman saw the message and, with nothing better to do at home, called up his childhood friend Vinson Elliott and a few buddies to go out for drinks.

office with another colleague, expecting

didn't expect Suzan to tag along moments

you for the

Suzan

insist on following

straightened her shoulders

"I'm here to supervise. Mr. Horace is one of our most important

she ran the

course, Suzan had volunteered

heard Effie was going, there

Suzan was eager to see how Effie would

ignored her, heading straight

Private Dining Room, Restaurant

while later, Mr. Horace arrived with his

evening. I'm Effie,"

her up and down before extending his hand. "A

shook his

Mr. Horace's fingers lingered, almost brushing her palm. Goosebumps prickled up her

him,

she was just being

crisp white shirts started bringing out the courses, gliding around the room

contract on the table and tried to steer the