Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 96

Effie's smile was polite but distant. "It is a bit of a coincidence, isn't it? Still, first come, first served, Miss Isabel. I'm afraid you'll have to forgive me."

The cufflinks from this brand were rare-each design one of a kind, only a single pair in existence.

Isabel regarded Effie coolly. "Miss Bagnold, forcing something that doesn't belong to you is pointless. I'm sure you've seen the news, so let's not pretend anymore."

Effie raised an eyebrow at that. Oh? So we're dropping all pretenses now?

Before, Isabel had only hinted at things; now she was spelling them out. Effie couldn't really blame her for being so anxious. Carole had her people look into it and found out that Lyman and Effie were already living together.

That morning, Lyman himself had driven Effie out.

What exactly was their relationship? Lovers?

always thought Lyman was reserved, emotionally distant, uninterested

with Effie? It was the

the only woman in

If Effie had been some remarkable woman from an

kind of girl you'd pass on any

have that let her be

entertainment news. She'd meant to ask Effie about it, but the conversation had drifted and she'd forgotten. Now, seeing

Homewreckers used to hide in the shadows, afraid of getting caught and shamed. Now they strut right up to the wife and flaunt it? When did things change

who are you calling a homewrecker? The person unloved in a

you and

But last night had

was to Lyman, how he treated her like

play around. He was steady, thoughtful. If he truly loved Isabel, why