Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 249

"So, are you trying to date our Nita?" Effie blurted out suddenly.

Vinson Elliott nearly choked, spluttering his drink everywhere.

Nita rushed to explain, "Effie, come on-don't make things up! We're just boss and employee, that's all!"

Vinson managed an awkward smile. "Well... if I ever did want to date Nita, I'd be upfront about it and tell you."

"That won't be necessary," Effie replied matter-of-factly.

An awkward silence passed between Nita and Vinson, both averting their eyes.

"Effie, let's go surfing!" Nita announced, grabbing Effie's wrist and dragging her away before Effie could even react.

As they jogged down the beach, Effie gave Nita a puzzled look. “Since when do you know how to surf?"

lessons are for, right? Who says you have to be an expert to give it

truth was, Nita just needed an excuse to escape the uncomfortable atmosphere with her boss. She had no idea that, as she pulled Effie away, Lyman stood behind

Lyman and said, "Lyman, don't look so heartbroken. Anyone who didn't know better would think your wife just

look. "What do you mean 'think'?

Lyman snapped. "Would you both

the hint and fell quiet, stretching out on their beach chairs to soak up the sun and sip on fresh coconut water. Life didn't

"Super relaxing. Though, maybe it's just

was left. But there's a perk: we've got that natural bay. I've already applied for a permit to build a

to his subject. "If you're a resort guest, the ferry ride's free. Outsiders have to buy a ticket,

his gaze slid over to Lyman, who was still distracted, eyes fixed on Effie in

and Nita weren't surfers-not yet, anyway. Today

surfing right off the bat, dragging Effie along

watching the instructor demonstrate a few times,

turn, take some good photos, okay? Catch me looking