Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 238

"Sorry I'm late-traffic was a nightmare on the way here," Mr. Patterson said with an easy smile as he entered the room.

Irving Butler, ever the charmer, quickly replied, "Oh, not at all, Mr. Patterson. You're right on time; we just got here a bit early ourselves."

The response seemed to genuinely please Mr. Patterson, who let out a short laugh.

Irving then took a moment to introduce Effie and Nelly to Mr. and Mrs. Patterson.

As soon as Mr. Patterson saw Effie, he said, "My wife couldn't stop admiring the necklace Mrs. Hoffman was wearing earlier. She fell in love with that style, heard it was designed by Bagnold, and now she's hoping to get something beautiful for herself as well."

Effie smiled warmly. "Thank you, Mrs. Patterson, for appreciating my work. I'd be delighted to design a piece just for you-something that matches your style and wishes."

"Really? That would be wonderful!" Mrs. Patterson replied, clearly excited.

Nelly gave a discreet little cough and glanced at Irving for help.

our company has quite a few talented designers, and Nelly is one of the best. She's brought along some of her own pieces today,

to the couple with a friendly grin. "You should take a look at both of our collections. Who could ever have too much beautiful

words made perfect sense; after all, a

just as her hand hovered above it, an unmistakable sound cut through the air—a loud, sputtering noise, like someone had just let one

private dining room. It was pungent, overwhelming,

herself to hold it together. Unfortunately, when

followed by another burst, and then another-each just as embarrassing

Mrs. Patterson exclaimed, clapping a hand over her mouth and nose, her face contorted in

"Excuse me I need the restroom," she blurted, and half-ran out of the room, a

so ashamed she wished

chaos. Combined with the lingering odor and Nelly's retreat, it was

times. It was undoubtedly

flustered. "I have no idea what happened, but I'm sure Nelly didn't mean for any of this. Sometimes these