Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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."

I just finished up, and it's on my way," Lyman replied,

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

marveling at how this man managed to make everything feel so safe, no matter what he

glided through the city, Lyman's profile sharp against

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

head slightly, a subtle smile tugging at his lips. "Just catching up

more important than

in her chest, her cheeks

voice soft.

to go out

fine. You matter more," he said

face turned bright

never expected Lyman could be

stayed flushed the whole

...

for

the

Tea Social, as the name implied, was a gathering devoted to

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

enjoyed their cars and rare whiskeys, women loved luxury goods- designer

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

if everyone liked tea-what mattered was knowing about