Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 120

Chapter 120

Now all she could do was swallow her pride and keep her head down.

Effie's lips curled into a faint, ambiguous smile—she was curious herself to see what sort of game these two were playing.

"Vera, that won't be necessary."

"Effie, come sit down. I have something to ask you," Shepard said, unable to hide his impatience.

"What is it?" Effie replied, her tone cool and unhurried.

"What's going on between you and Lyman? I meant to ask you at the last birthday party," Shepard pressed.

Effie paused for a moment; after that party, she'd thought Shepard would confront her, but she hadn't expected him to hold back this long.

Of course, Effie knew exactly what Shepard was scheming.

There was no way she'd let him get what he wanted.

she answered evenly, "There's nothing between us. I asked him for a favor once he grudgingly agreed, but he made it clear it

unconvinced. "Are

talking; it didn't look like there was nothing

know my place. Why would I

scowl deepened, frustration simmering inside

his way in-clearly, that hope was

grew sharp. "I thought you had some backbone.

expression turned to ice at the mention of her mother. "Mr. Bagnold, if you were half as capable as you pretend, you wouldn't need to drag me back

stood and

room made her feel

man Shepard was, but having it confirmed again

Vera dropped her pretense, sneering at Effie's retreating back. "I told you-men like Lyman have their pick of women. Why would he ever

out a heavy sigh, feeling utterly at

Suzan came in. She'd seen Effie a moment ago and couldn't help but ask, "What was Effie

be scheming

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