Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 144

Chapter 144

What should she do?

It was already dusk, and the sky had turned dark. Not a soul was around.

Even if she screamed, no one would hear her.

Lyman wouldn't be back so soon, either.

Clearly, she was on her own.

Effie kept her face cold and spoke in a steady voice. "Mr. Smith, I'm warning you to think carefully. I'm not lying to you-we really are married. You know what kind of man Lyman is. Unless you're prepared to face his wrath, I suggest you walk away."

She was stalling for time, silently praying-Lyman, please come back soon!

But Mr. Smith seemed completely unfazed. He smiled, then reached out, trying to pull Effie into his arms.

Effie had been ready for this. She struggled with all her strength, then lifted her foot and drove it mercilessly into his groin.

"Aaah!" Mr. Smith let out a piercing, almost inhuman scream, doubling over and clutching himself. All the color drained from his face.

the chance to stumble back a few steps, her eyes blazing. "Take one more step, Mr. Smith, and I swear I'll make

as he glared at her, pain twisting

his eyes,

on the pavement. She lost

squeezed her eyes shut, bracing

strong arms caught

instantly, she was enveloped by

he was. Lyman, his gaze

with relief and something softer she didn't even recognize

He was really

rush of gratitude flooded

had been

on Mr. Smith.

could he not have realized this snake was after his

a wolf into his

had been

on made Lyman

ended his meeting early. He couldn't even imagine what might have

Mr. Smith saw Lyman, all the bravado drained from his face, leaving him deathly pale. “Mr... Mr.

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