Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 55

Chapter 55

"If your sister can't behave herself, perhaps she should stay home and learn some manners, instead of running around biting people like a rabid dog."

Lyman's gaze swept over Mitchell, cold and cutting, the corners of his mouth tugging up in a mocking smirk.

Mitchell's expression darkened instantly. His fists clenched at his sides before he could stop himself.

But he knew better than to cross Lyman. Drawing a deep breath, he forced down his anger and replied, his voice low and icy, "Yes, Mr. Etheridge. You're right."

Lyman and Effie paid him no further attention.

Lyman slipped an arm around Effie's waist and led her away.

Mitchell stood watching them go, a bitter ache twisting in his chest, leaving him at a loss for words.

Lyman felt Effie tense beside him. He looked down, his eyes warm and steady. "Don't worry," he murmured, "I'm here. If she upset you, I could have someone teach her another lesson-just say the word."

was the one with the

over Lyman's face. His little

ever seen Lyman so attentive to a woman before. The way he looked at Effie left no doubt about their closeness. Eyes turned to

into Mitchell, but now, looking at him, he seemed like nothing more than a

soon as he did, someone pulled

to stay behind and grab

shot her a quick glance before

a seven-star French pastry chef flown in for the occasion.

stepped in front of her, blocking

up-straight into Mitchell's

an instant. The

annoyance, Effie said, "You know, decent people don't block

black. "Effie, what's that supposed

You're in my way." Effie's tone was cool, her brow

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