Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 160

She fought through the dizziness and the sting of scraped skin, staggering as she crawled out of the overturned car.

The icy air hit her face, snapping her back to her senses.

She fumbled for her phone, hands trembling, and dialed Lyman's number.

The moment the accident happened, it was Lyman's face that flashed through her mind.

Effie was terrified she might die here, that she'd never get to see Lyman again.

The call rang and rang with no answer.

She bit her lip, panic rising, just as the line finally connected.

Lyman's deep, reassuring voice came through. "Effie?"

"Honey, I... I nearly died just now..." Effie's composure shattered the instant she heard his voice.

The memory of those terrifying seconds sent a fresh wave of shivers down her spine.

happened? Where are you?" Lyman was in the middle of a meeting,

car's totaled. Can you send someone to help me?” Her voice wavered, fear

worried Yolande's accomplices might be nearby. If they came at her all at once, she

Better call for backup.

location. I'm on my way. Stay on the

Effie while striding out of the conference room

exchanged uneasy glances, but

Mr. Etheridge look so rattled before-whatever

hung up,

hearing his voice had steadied her nerves; now she felt

car, a pang of grief twisted

for a year-and now, it was

at the back seat. Yolande was slumped over, blood trickling

on her forehead-unconscious, by the

frowned, then pulled open the

like the crash had

pinched the pressure point beneath Yolande's nose, hard.

twisted with disbelief. Of all people, she hadn't expected

me? Aren't you supposed to finish me off? After