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.

designers, and Nelly is one

turned to the couple with a friendly grin. "You should take a look at both of our

sense; after all, a little

reached out to take Nelly's tablet, but just as her hand hovered above it, an

through the private dining room. It was

all afternoon, churning with discomfort, but she'd forced herself to hold it together. Unfortunately, when she stood up to hand Mrs. Patterson the tablet, her

another burst, and then another-each just as embarrassing as the

exclaimed, clapping a hand

sink through the floor. Her stomach was now in open revolt. "Excuse me I need the restroom," she blurted, and

so ashamed she

to ring. The ringtone, a dramatic, swelling melody, seemed to underscore the chaos. Combined with the lingering odor and Nelly's retreat, it was

hurried in to clear up, only to gag audibly several times. It was undoubtedly the most traumatic experience he'd ever had on

Patterson," Irving apologized, his tone genuinely flustered. "I have no idea what happened, but I'm sure