Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 80

Chapter 80

Effie offered a faint, unbothered smile. "Vera, right back at you," she replied coolly.

Vera's face turned a dangerous shade, but with so many eyes on her, she swallowed her anger and forced out a cold retort. "Don't get too comfortable. This isn't over."

Effie just shrugged, her lips curving into a dismissive grin before she turned and left the guest room.

"If they want to play games, I'll play along," she murmured to herself, a glint of icy determination flickering in her eyes.

At that exact moment, a sleek black Rolls-Royce Phantom was gliding up the drive to Bagnold Mansion.

Lyman was back from his business trip.

He hadn't even gone home yet-he'd come straight here.

He'd tried calling Effie earlier, but she hadn't answered any of his calls.

Anxious, Lyman had Luther look into it, and only then discovered it was Selma's birthday celebration-Effie had returned to the family estate.

A heaviness crept into Lyman's chest.

Why hadn't Effie told him about Selma's birthday party? Weren't they married now?

still

think their marriage was just some

made

array of gifts

had mentioned before that Selma, the family matriarch, had always been kind to

naturally held the old

he strode

people saw him, the entire room fell into

Neo-Arcadia as one of its most influential men. And he had

of clout did

herself was taken

come to be connected with someone like Lyman

Etheridge, what an honor! You're too kind to

I wish

and valuable health supplements, the

wasn't much time to prepare, but I hope you'll enjoy these," he said with

accepted the gifts. "Thank you! Your presence alone is the greatest gift. These are far too

least I could do,"

sight of

the chance to meet such a powerhouse in person? Today was a stroke of

ear to ear. "Mr. Etheridge, it's a real privilege to have you here—our home is truly honored! Please, have a seat, make

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