Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 97

Effie felt as if something had grabbed her heart and twisted hard. Her breath quickened, anxiety rising in her chest.

But she didn't let it show.

Her expression remained calm, composed. She trusted Lyman.

"Yeah, let's just wait and see," she replied coolly.

Without another word, Effie called over the sales associate and asked them to wrap up the cufflinks. She paid for them immediately.

Honestly, every extra minute spent in that store made the air feel stifling.

Isabel could only glare in frustration as Effie walked out, cufflinks in hand.

Damn it!

Watching Effie's retreating figure, Isabel clenched her fists so tightly her knuckles turned white.

With their shopping finished, Effie and Nita had no desire to linger. They headed straight home.

Meanwhile, after dropping Effie off at the mall, Lyman headed to his own appointment.

Vinson Elliott had been trying to meet with him for ages, but Lyman always turned him down.

to go home right after work. After all, if he didn't show up, Effie would just

private club-one of those upscale places that opened early on weekends so people could play cards, get a massage, unwind a

a place like this, it was Vinson Elliott. He knew the man far

arrived, Vinson greeted him with exaggerated enthusiasm. "Look who finally made time for

pulled Lyman over to the best spot on the

a mild, unimpressed look,

stop,” Vinson said,

a few men lounged in casual clothes,

offered Lyman a

his head without hesitation. "I've

nearly jumped out of his seat

as ever. "Is that

happen? Are you all right?" Vinson asked, a hint of concern in his

Lyman didn't answer, Vinson's eyes suddenly lit up. "Wait a minute-is it because of your

replied, his voice deep, steady, with a trace of something private

Lyman came home reeking of smoke. Effie had leaned in and

knew she hated the smell. Since then, he'd made a point to avoid

been a heavy smoker anyway, just the occasional one at business events, so quitting wasn't a

as if he were a

was it-Lyman had fallen, and

he'd never expected Lyman -the least likely candidate for