Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 156

“Ugh, you're so annoying," Effie muttered, cheeks flushing as she spoke.

A moment later, her stomach grumbled loudly.

Lyman grinned. "I'll make breakfast. Come out when it's ready."

"Okay."

After breakfast, Effie headed to the office.

Today she needed to visit the factory.

The Etheridge Group owned its own jewelry workshop, and a client had recently ordered a custom set. Effie wanted to meet the craftsman in person to go over the details.

Some of the techniques were tricky, but to achieve the perfect result, she had to communicate every nuance, making sure the finished piece met the client's expectations.

done, Effie set off for

supposed to join her, but the director had pulled her

So Effie went alone.

she had to drive herself. Honestly, she preferred it that way-less hassle getting back

her things and left without

fuming. Ever since she'd been caught wearing a knockoff, people kept whispering and pointing at her wherever she

expensive cosmetics onto the floor, and let out a furious scream as glass shattered and

in, taking in the chaos. "My dear,

tight with anger, snapped, “Carole, I can't stand this anymore. Everyone knows I wore a fake, everyone's

couldn't shake the feeling that

It was suffocating.

all Effie's fault. If it weren't for her,

would dare mock you? Besides, this is a minor scandal-it'll blow over soon. Don't worry, I'm here

my

swallowed hard, unable to let it