Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 132

Shirley burst into the room, practically glowing with excitement. "Effie! This is amazing-the truth's finally out!"

Effie allowed herself a small smile, but her eyes stayed calm and piercing, giving nothing away.

"It's not over yet," she said quietly, tapping her fingertips against the table as if lost in thought.

Shirley hesitated, uncertainty flickering across her face. "Effie, you mean... there's still someone who hasn't been found out?"

Effie looked up, a faint, almost mocking smirk touching her lips. "Exactly. The one who got caught was just a scapegoat. But it doesn't matter. Let them play their little games-next time, they won't get so lucky."

Shirley nodded, half-understanding. "Right. Good always wins out in the end. They'll get what's coming to them."

Everyone thought that would be the end of it.

But for Suzan, things were far from smooth.

been called

room, the atmosphere was heavy and

breathe, her hands folded in her lap. She was still confused-why had she been summoned home so suddenly? A glance at Vera brought her no comfort; Vera

them, his

anything you won't stoop to? Do you realize you nearly

at him, stunned. "Dad, why are you yelling

prickled at her. Did her father

were so careless you exposed yourself! Are you trying to get yourself

terrified after drawing the attention of the Etheridge Group, came running to their

her dirty work, but managed to expose herself

Unbelievable.

and only used for emergencies. She thought

Suzan, but Suzan didn't answer. With no other option, they showed up

pieced together what had happened,