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?"

her soft, vulnerable voice. "I did. Are

Someone twisted my words and tried

of it. Don't worry. Wait for me after work-I'll pick you up," Lyman

Thank you, darling," Effie

it feels like to have someone

never felt this

always been the one chasing

Effie always had to handle

own.

this time, she'd automatically planned to

now on, if anything happens, you have to tell

even though

hanging up, she couldn't help

in Suzan's apartment, a teacup crashed to the floor, shattering and

happening!" Suzan stared at her phone, face drained

had been wiped clean from

the scandal had never

Damn it!

account that started the rumors.

Effie really was involved with

Etheridge Group

She'd underestimated Effie, clearly.

looked like she'd need to

money could make anything disappear, and she'd made sure nothing could be traced back to her.

the news,

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