Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 152

Harriet's expression instantly soured at those words.

Effie, that shameless flirt-of course she knew how to wrap men around her finger. And now even Granger was speaking up for her.

An awkward tension settled over the private dining room.

Magee, their class president, hurried to break the silence. "Right, let's not get worked up. Come on, everyone, let's have a drink! Enough talking, let's enjoy ourselves."

Just then, the door swung open again.

A group of servers entered.

One of them carried an expensive-looking bottle of red wine, presenting it with a respectful nod. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is an '82 Lafite. Please enjoy."

Another server stepped forward. "Here we have fresh Australian lobster. Bon appétit."

A third placed a steaming casserole on the table. "And this is our house specialty, a slow-braised delicacy..."

The servers set down platter after platter of lavish food before making a graceful exit.

For a moment, the room fell silent as everyone stared in disbelief.

What on earth...?

turned to

"No, I didn't order

them working regular jobs. Who would splurge on food like

After all, he was the son of the wealthy Morgan family; if anyone might

his head too. "I thought about ordering some things, but I hadn't even called the server yet. And now all this

frowned, puzzled. How could this be? Did the servers bring the dishes to the wrong room? Maybe they belonged

that thought, Magee quickly called over

smiled politely. "Sir, these dishes were indeed ordered for your room. They were specially requested by Mr.

sooner had those words left his mouth

with excitement. "Did you say Mr.

"Yes, that's

all but beamed. "Then it must have been at

must be because Mr. Etheridge knew you were here.

to

then, Effie's phone vibrated. She glanced down to see a message from Lyman: "Mrs. Etheridge, are you having a

the coincidence. She typed back, testing the waters:

paid for everything. Have fun! If you want to check out the

his words, Effie felt a sudden