Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 108

Isabel felt as though the ground had been pulled out from under her. The tension she'd been holding onto these past few days finally snapped, unraveling in the wake of his cold indifference.

Lyman frowned slightly before speaking, his tone serious. "I'm not joking. Let's get back to the matter at hand."

Isabel managed a bitter smile. "Do you really think we should be having this conversation out here in the hallway?"

A chill settled over her. She never imagined Lyman would go so far to defend that other woman. Now, he wouldn't even share the same room with her.

Lyman glanced at her-she was standing there in her pajamas, clearly not an ideal situation, especially for someone constantly in the public eye.

With a sigh, he stepped inside.

Carole caught the hint and quietly slipped out, leaving the two of them alone.

She couldn't help but wonder-just a man and a woman alone together, could anything really stay innocent? Men, after all, are visual creatures. Isabel was beautiful, innocent-looking, and had a figure to match. There had always been a bit of chemistry between them-wasn't this the perfect recipe for something to happen?

that this new woman was just a way to get under Isabel's skin. If Isabel could just swallow her pride and make peace with him, that other woman wouldn't stand a chance. With Mr. Etheridge's protection, everything would be

thought calmed her, but she couldn't have

Isabel's manager. You need to handle this properly. Come in here and let's figure out the best

on her lips. Was Lyman really that oblivious, or was he deliberately refusing to be alone with her? She'd had other plans for

this is a

perhaps you

"In that case, you might as well leave. What are you even doing

like the petty

like this, Lyman would have softened and comforted her. But this time, his brows only

wasn't good. Mr. Etheridge actually

mean. The moment Mr. Etheridge heard you were in trouble, he rushed straight over. Why would you say something so thoughtless? He's right-I'll do my

urging her to back down. Pushing Lyman away now would only

her lips together, swallowing her pride and resentment. Every injustice she'd

finally spoke, her voice quiet. "Lately, I've felt like someone's been watching me. Today... today he followed me