Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 175

Lyman was more than satisfied with that answer.

It seemed that person was no threat to him whatsoever.

At first, Lyman had harbored a few worries—after all, there were years of history between them. He'd even been ready to fight tooth and nail for Effie if it came to that.

But now, with this unexpected turn, he found himself rather pleased.

"Well, if they're not important, there's no need to waste energy on them. We have far more pressing matters to attend to." With that, Lyman swept Effie into his

arms.

Effie squeaked in surprise, instinctively looping her arms around his neck.

Lyman strode toward the king-sized bed, a playful smile curving his lips. His fingertips traced a feather-light path along her slender waist, making Effie shiver in anticipation.

The temperature in the room seemed to rise with every step.

grew more agitated after Effie hung

wouldn't even take his calls anymore. Was it possible she felt

waved for another round of drinks, determined

times than he could count, but every time her name flashed on his phone, Mitchell hit decline without a second thought. He'd finally managed to escape the house—he wasn't about to let anyone rein

So he kept drinking.

strutted over-her dress short, heels sky-high, and lips painted a striking scarlet. Without hesitation, she slid onto

between her fingers, the smoke curling lazily as

That's no fun," she drawled, her voice languid as she nudged a glass of amber

seductive glow of the bar, the woman's makeup looked almost hypnotic-her features sharp, alluring. For a split second, Mitchell could've sworn she resembled Effie, and a flicker

into his arms. "Just a

in, her lips brushing his ear. “Oh, there's more than that.

been watching him for a while now-he was dressed head-to-toe in designer labels, ordering nothing but the most expensive bottles. Clearly, he wasn't short

her perfume and warm breath clouding his senses. For a moment, Mitchell imagined

his voice rough, fingers tracing the bare skin

nails teasing down his throat.

one gulp, feeling