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."

no trouble. I just finished up, and it's on my way," Lyman replied, already steering

hands on the wheel-long, strong fingers, the knuckles defined. There was something grounding about the way he drove, so steady and

found herself stealing a few glances, silently marveling at how this man managed to make

through the city, Lyman's

you finished so early today?" Effie couldn't

head slightly, a subtle smile tugging at

was more important

felt a warm glow in her chest, her cheeks

soft.

have to go out of your

fine. You matter more," he said

turned bright

Lyman

stayed flushed the whole

...

for the Afternoon Tea

along to the hotel where

name implied, was

was an event organized by the ladies of high society, the wives

men enjoyed their cars and rare whiskeys, women loved

to show their sophistication, these women now preferred hosting Afternoon Teas and dessert socials,

liked tea-what mattered was knowing

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