Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 107

The mood in the private room instantly brightened.

Everyone exchanged knowing smiles, a teasing glint in their eyes.

Lyman had always been known for his composure, rarely betraying emotion in public.

"Looks like Mr. Etheridge is under strict orders from the wife tonight!" one

business partner joked, grinning broadly. "Never thought we'd see the day, eh, Mr. Etheridge?"

Lyman took it in stride, raising his teacup and taking a measured sip. His voice was calm, but there was a hint of amusement beneath it. "Honestly, it's not so bad, having someone at home to keep me in check."

Another partner lifted his glass, laughter in his voice. "So it was Mrs. Etheridge on the phone, was it? Well, let's toast to Mr. Etheridge-wishing you a happy family and an even more successful career!"

Lyman tipped his glass in acknowledgment, his tone reserved but clearly pleased. "Thank you."

After a few more rounds of drinks, the business at hand was nearly settled. Lyman took his leave soon after.

He was just about to head back to the office when his phone rang-it was Isabel.

Her voice was shaky, almost frantic. "Lyman, I... I think someone's following me. I... I'm really scared..."

Lyman's expression grew serious.

her, but remembered he'd already assigned

had his driver

he'd been entertaining clients. When

when she saw

nodded coolly. "What

broad daylight, someone dared to

she keeps saying she feels like someone's watching her. But whenever she looks around, there's no one there. I was out negotiating a deal today, so I wasn't with her.

a bit? She's never felt very safe,

He walked to the apartment door and knocked.

swung

threw

her fear palpable. The moment she

over her, and she collapsed into

red and rimmed with unshed tears. She buried

clean scent unique to him filled

moment could last

from a recent shower, her face free of makeup and pale with distress. She looked

perfume-just the faint, comforting scent of her

creasing his brow, clearly caught off