Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 193

Effie didn't suspect anything and figured Lindy probably needed her for something, so she followed the maid without a second thought.

But it didn't take long for her to realize something was off.

Instead of leading her to Lindy's room, the maid took her out to the garden, stopping beside the decorative rock formation and koi pond.

The pond was beautifully designed, with fresh water circulating constantly. The koi glided through the water, their vibrant colors sparkling in the sunlight, each fish shimmering like a living jewel.

Effie had heard that nearly every koi in this pond was an award-winner, prized for their dazzling colors and perfect shapes. Even someone with no eye for such things would be impressed by the sight.

People with money loved their little traditions, especially families like the Etheridges, who seemed to take everything to the next level.

She'd been here a few times before, but always too busy trying to fit in to really take a look. Now, seeing the pond up close, she had to admit it was pretty stunning.

Just then, a shadow moved beside the artificial rockwork.

Effie's gaze shifted from the pond to the figure stepping into view.

wasn't Lindy who'd called for her. Someone else had set

talk to me, you could've just asked directly. Why pretend it was my

glint flashing in them. She let out a cold huff. “If I'd

Effie replied,

up to Effie and snapped, "Are you out of your

you just had too much salt at

that, Effie

grabbed Effie's arm. "Don't get so smug. You stole something

a sharp light flickering in

if

clenched her jaw and said,

to Effie: Fidelia was just the messenger,

was the feeling she'd had these past few days-someone watching her from

was way too naive, letting herself get played

you saying Isabel and my husband

fell silent, caught off guard by Effie's sharp tongue. For a moment,