Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 230

The last to arrive was Malcom-she was a full hour late.

"Sorry, everyone. Got held up with an old client. My boss on that project is a nightmare to deal with. This is the earliest I could make it," she said, breezing in.

"No worries. Meeting's over," Effie replied, standing up.

The others exchanged bewildered looks, confusion written all over their faces.

The meeting hadn't even started-what was she talking about, calling it off now? It felt completely absurd.

Shirley was just as puzzled, but she'd learned to follow Effie's lead. As soon as Effie left, Shirley quietly slipped out too.

"What's her problem? Calls us in here, says nothing, and now just sends us away? Who does she think we are?" someone grumbled.

She didn't say a word? But you've all been in here ages!" Malcom

earlier; she'd deliberately dragged her feet

don't start meetings unless everyone's here. She doesn't want to repeat herself over

just scoffed, brushing off Effie's words. "Please. She lands one deal and suddenly thinks she's top dog? She's got no idea who's really running this show. Let's see how far she gets without

in the meeting room. Didn't say a thing, just eyed us like she owned the place. It

rolled her eyes, thinking everyone

just laughed. "Effie really doesn't know her place, does

seduced Mr. Hoffman to land the deal, but her skills are a joke. When the designs come up short, she'll

clearly pleased by the thought. "I'll make sure

"Couldn't agree more!"

grab some water from the break

quickly retreated and hurried back

put down her stylus. "What's going