Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 150

His deep, mesmerizing eyes were just inches from hers, and the warmth of his breath brushed softly across her cheek.

Effie's heart skipped a beat, her face flushing hot. "I... I was only joking..."

Lyman let out a low chuckle and brushed her lips with a gentle kiss. "Mrs. Etheridge, you'd better remember-"

His voice grew quiet, laced with a dangerous edge. "From now on, there's only room in your heart for me."

Effie, her cheeks still burning, pushed him away. "Come on, just drive already!" Honestly, he could be so childish sometimes!

The reunion was set to begin.

Magee, their class president back in university, had arranged for everyone to meet for dinner at a five-star hotel.

Their class had always been filled with high achievers; many had gone on to impressive careers, so a fancy venue seemed only fitting.

Effie and Nita arrived together, and only then did Effie realize the dinner was being held at a hotel owned by The Etheridge Group.

here before-and if she recalled correctly, Lyman had a business engagement

she left, but she hadn't given it much

saw Effie's outfit, she grinned

doubt about it-Effie was going to turn

the elegant beige dress she'd bought a few days ago. It was simple but refined, paired perfectly with a delicate silver necklace that made her fair skin

shoulders, giving her an air of effortless

her arm through Effie's and teased, "Effie, you look absolutely stunning tonight! I guarantee you'll

no denying Effie's poise. And ever since she got married, love had

her eyes at the compliment.

of them chatted and laughed as they entered the grand hotel lobby, where a polite attendant stepped forward to greet them.

Effie nodded. "V6."

the attendant replied with a friendly

past sparkling chandeliers and polished marble, toward the

then, a group of men in tailored suits entered from the main

dressed in a perfectly fitted black suit, his usual stern expression softening ever so slightly when

for a moment, the faintest