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 didn't see herself as his

was just some kind of

thought made

instructed Luther to prepare an impressive array of gifts and headed

Selma, the family matriarch, had always been kind to

Lyman naturally held the old lady in high

Lyman arrived, he strode

the entire

echoed through Neo-Arcadia as one of its most

clout did Selma have

herself

ever come to be connected

flustered but beaming. "Mr... Mr. Etheridge, what an honor! You're too kind to grace us with your

Bagnold, I wish you many more years of health and

were rare and valuable health supplements, the kind reserved for only the

time to prepare, but I hope

accepted the gifts. "Thank you! Your presence alone is the greatest

I could do," Lyman responded, his tone

caught sight of Lyman, practically lit

the chance to meet such a powerhouse

real privilege to have

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