Chapter 131

When Shirley saw the news, she immediately told Effie.

Honestly, Shirley was just as curious-why would The Etheridge Group suddenly make such a public statement?

What exactly was the relationship between Effie and The Etheridge Group?

When Effie heard, a small smile curled on her lips, a gentle warmth spreading in her chest.

So, he did find out after all.

Just moments ago, Effie had been troubled, unsure of how to bring the matter up with Lyman.

After all, she was married now.

She had to consider her husband's feelings.

When the news first broke, Effie had panicked. She was racking her brain for a way to fight back, but Lyman had stepped in and swept her worries away in an instant.

And he'd done it so quickly.

He must trust me, she thought.

Effie was still lost in thought when her phone rang, almost making her jump. She glanced at the screen. It was the very person she'd been thinking about.

As if he could read her mind.

She bit her lip and answered, her voice unconsciously tinged with grievance. "Hey, you saw everything, didn't you?"

heart twisted at the sound of her soft, vulnerable voice. "I did. Are

you believe me? Someone twisted my words and tried to stir up trouble on

I've already asked Luther to take care of it. Don't worry. Wait for me after

Thank you, darling," Effie

like

felt

Mitchell, she'd always been

golden boy; Effie always had to

own.

trouble came this time, she'd automatically planned to manage

if anything happens, you have

though

couldn't help

apartment, a teacup crashed to the floor, shattering

at her

had been

as if the

Damn it!

was seeing The Etheridge Group publicly tag the account that started the rumors. For a moment, Suzan's

Effie really was involved

Group

She'd underestimated Effie, clearly.

like she'd need to

made sure nothing could be traced back to her. It was just a shame

saw the

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