Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 133

"Dad, I just wanted to teach Effie a lesson! She's the one who tried to seduce Mitchell. It took me so long to finally get together with him..." Suzan spoke through clenched teeth, trying to justify herself.

"A lesson?!" Shepard slammed his hand down on the table, making the teacup clatter loudly. "Do you have any idea who Lyman is? With a snap of his fingers, he could bankrupt the Bagnold Group! And you had the nerve to pull your little stunt right under his nose?!"

Suzan flinched, her whole body trembling at his outburst. Her eyes reddened, but she still stubbornly lifted her chin. "There's no way Lyman is serious about Effie."

What was she afraid of, anyway? Coward.

"You're still not admitting you were wrong? If your plan had actually worked, maybe you could've gotten away with it—no one the wiser. But you got caught, and they hit back. If anyone keeps digging, the whole Bagnold family could be dragged into this mess. Utter stupidity."

Vera quickly reached for her daughter's hand, urging her in a low voice, "Suzan, apologize to your father. Now."

Vera knew Shepard well-he never tolerated anyone challenging him.

Suzan bit her lip hard, and after a long pause, finally forced out, "...I'm sorry."

Shepard took a deep breath, struggling to restrain his anger. His voice was cold and commanding. "Keep a low profile for now. Don't draw attention to yourself. I've already arranged for this to be cleaned up. I expect everything to be handled discreetly."

also been in talks with the Etheridge

begrudgingly, "Fine. I get

work, Effie packed up her things and left

stepped outside, her phone

screen, her heart skipping-she thought it might be Lyman.

was Mitchell's voice on the other

hung up on him, but Mitchell seemed to anticipate that and hurriedly stopped her. "Effie, wait, I just need to talk. Please don't hang

voice turning

the photos online. I'm sorry you got dragged into this," Mitchell said,

he still had no idea who was behind all this? She wondered how he'd react if he found out it was his darling Suzan

showed Suzan taking photos from the balcony-she was the prime suspect. But when Luther's people interrogated the two scapegoats, they both insisted they acted alone, denying any connection to others. The trail had

silent for a

again, "Are you alright?

such a big deal? She

me trouble, then maybe you should just keep your distance

talk to you seriously here," Mitchell said,

the moment he heard about