Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 98

Chapter 98

Lyman stood up too, ready to leave.

Everyone stared at him in disbelief.

He'd barely arrived-why was he leaving already?

"Lyman, don't tell me you're one of those guys whose wife keeps him on a tight leash?"

"You single guys wouldn't understand. I'm heading out," Lyman replied, then walked away without another word.

The remaining men exchanged bewildered glances, left in the wake of his abrupt exit.

Meanwhile, after Effie and Nita parted ways, Effie received a call from Lyman.

She'd planned to grab a cab home, but Lyman told her he was done with work and would pick her up.

So Effie waited by the curb.

Since it wasn't Lyman's birthday yet, she tucked his present back into her purse, saving it for a surprise later.

Before long, Lyman's car pulled up.

Effie slid into the passenger seat and said, "You know, I could've just taken a cab."

and it's on my way," Lyman replied, already steering the car

notice his hands on the wheel-long, strong fingers, the knuckles defined. There was something grounding about the way he

at how this man managed

city, Lyman's

you finished so early today?" Effie couldn't help but ask, her curiosity getting the

a subtle smile tugging at his lips. "Just

more important

felt a warm glow in her chest, her

head, her voice soft. "Really, I could've managed on my

to go out of

matter more," he

turned bright

Lyman

cheeks stayed flushed

...

was time for the

Lindy brought Effie along to the hotel where

implied, was a gathering devoted to tea and

an event organized by the ladies of high society, the wives of wealthy businessmen

men enjoyed their cars and rare whiskeys, women loved luxury

hosting Afternoon Teas and dessert socials, gatherings where they could mingle and subtly

if everyone liked tea-what

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