Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 239

"Sorry, but all our private rooms are fully booked today-except for one..." The hostess glanced at Effie and her group, clearly uncomfortable.

Irving Butler stepped forward and said, "Then just give us the one that's left."

They'd already come all this way. The guests had finally agreed to stay, and if they tried to switch restaurants now, it'd be a real hassle.

Besides, this was the only place nearby with reliably good food, a favorite haunt of the wealthy and well-connected.

The hostess bit her lip, glancing nervously at Irving. "It's not that we don't want to help, but... The last room is reserved exclusively for Mr. Etheridge, CEO of the Etheridge Group. Unless he gives explicit permission, we're not allowed to let anyone else use it."

Irving blinked in surprise. He thought, Well, if it's our CEO's private room, surely it's fine to use it for entertaining some important company guests.

He patted his chest and said confidently, “Let me check with Mr. Etheridge."

Of course, he'd never dare call Lyman Etheridge directly; instead, he dialed Lyman's assistant.

meeting underway-

away from the group, phone in hand, and

flash on his phone and answered without hesitation. "Hey, sweetheart, are you done for the

he spoke, a chorus of teasing voices erupted nearby. He turned to see Randell and his buddies

glance, Lyman shut them up instantly; an awkward silence fell

heard the commotion on the other end and felt herself blush, as if she'd become the punchline to

Something came up, and now we need to find a new private room. Is your suite at Elliott's

was just about ready to ditch these rowdy

was still busy, he replied, "Of course. I'll let the staff know. Next time, just

"No need to make a big deal out of it. Just say it's for

connection to him, not in front

not caring how she wanted to handle it; whatever

solved, Effie headed back to

Butler finished his call with Lyman's assistant and was