Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 205

Effie knew this project was a tough nut to crack. If it weren't, no one would have tossed the "opportunity" her way in the first place.

But she didn't consider it a challenge-not for her.

She was desperate for a chance to make a name for herself.

Effie had kept such a low profile in the past that most people at The Etheridge Group barely knew she existed. Now, whispers followed her wherever she went— people assumed she'd landed the job through connections, doubting she had any real talent at all.

Isabel's recent attempt to embarrass her had only made things worse. The whole company seemed convinced Effie was just a pretty face with nothing behind it.

But if she could secure a partnership with The Hoffman Group, those rumors would die a swift death.

"Effie? I know this is a heavy assignment, but it's also a valuable learning opportunity. Make the most of it," Irving Butler said, his tone almost fatherly.

In truth, he was just passing the buck. He knew full well the task was near impossible.

Once Effie failed, he'd have the perfect excuse to tell upper management that it was all her fault.

He'd already promised Nelly-she wouldn't take the fall for this. Not on his watch. "I'll take it," Effie replied without hesitation.

Irving had prepared a whole speech to convince her, but she accepted so quickly that he was momentarily speechless.

smiled a genuine,

was laughing at her

don't put too much pressure

out, Irving rushed to share the "good news"

Effie leave, a spark of excitement flickering across

long before Effie was shown the door.

arrived at the racetrack with Shirley by her

quite some time, but the

the air, rival companies were swooping in to court

she couldn't shake the feeling that this deal

care in the world. Either Effie was truly unflappable, or she

it is-big

over, a

she immediately understood- Effie was here to pitch a partnership

"What a coincidence."

a frosty look. "Not really. And don't pretend we just bumped into each other. Next time, don't call

"You"

crimson, darkening with