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.

if she recalled correctly, Lyman had a business engagement

before she left,

Nita saw Effie's outfit, she grinned and gave

was going to turn

she'd bought a few days ago. It was simple but refined, paired perfectly with a delicate silver necklace that made

her shoulders, giving

through Effie's and teased, "Effie, you look absolutely stunning tonight! I guarantee you'll be the star of

poise. And ever since she got married, love had

eyes at the compliment.

hotel lobby, where a polite attendant stepped forward to greet them. "Which room will

Effie nodded. "V6."

please," the attendant replied

sparkling chandeliers

tailored suits entered from

his usual stern expression

on her for a moment, the faintest hint of