Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 228

"Our boss, Mr. Etheridge, shows up to work every single day, rain or shine! So, you think you're even more impressive than Mr. Etheridge, huh?"

Effie said, "I know I messed up today. I overslept."

"Oh, you actually admit when you're wrong? I thought landing one deal would go straight to your head-you'd forget your own name!"

Nelly paused, then sneered, "Effie, I never figured you'd stoop so low. Selling yourself just to close a deal!"

Effie's eyes darkened as she shot Nelly a cold glare. "Shut your filthy mouth. Did you have a pile of garbage for breakfast? You reek! Say another baseless word and I'll make sure you regret it."

She'd learned that with someone like Nelly, there was no point in turning the other cheek—a sharp tongue worked better.

"Don't get too cocky. Just wait, Mr. Butler will set you straight!"

Unable to win the argument, Nelly resorted to name-dropping Irving Butler.

catching Nelly and Mr. Butler together at the

Mr. Butler like he's your guardian angel. People

Nelly's eyes flickered and she

Butler stepped out of his

this noise? I could hear you from my desk," he snapped, his eyes landing squarely

targeting her on

"Effie. My office. Now."

a worried look, but Effie just gave

there

speaking before Butler slammed a file down

had been bracing herself, but the sudden noise still made

voice, Butler said, "Effie, you know perfectly well what you did to

will

could tell he was holding something

from Randell during yesterday's meeting. After being humiliated there, he came back here to take it out on