Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 251

"As you wish," Randell replied with a shrug.

He knew perfectly well that making a deal with Lyman was always a safe bet- Lyman never lost out.

Lyman said calmly, "Fine. I'll hand over the investment I promised Vinson Elliott to you instead."

He made it sound so casual, but Vinson Elliott nearly had a meltdown. He shot upright from his lounge chair. "Lyman, come on, I screwed up, okay? I really messed up!"

Lyman just stared at Vinson Elliott, silent and unmoved.

Randell had seen this routine plenty of times. Lyman getting angry? Nothing new there. But ever since Effie came into Lyman's life, those explosive moments had become a lot rarer.

Love, Randell thought, really does mellow a man out.

Turning to Lyman, Randell said, "Lyman, don't scare him like that. He's about to burst into tears."

Vinson Elliott snapped, "Randell, are you crazy? As if I'd start crying over this."

it looked like the

caught by a figure

Effie.

was just a beginner, but she was already standing steady on her board, clutching the tow rope, her face set in cool concentration. Lips pressed together, eyes fixed ahead, she looked every bit the picture of confidence-almost heroic. "Wow!" Randell whistled. "Effie's killing it! Isn't this

a second, this reminds me

legend, the guy whose grades were always at the top, not just in

wakeboarding together, Lyman had mastered it in a snap. After just a couple of tries, he could let go of the rope and surf the waves with perfect balance. Vinson Elliott and Randell had both been convinced Lyman

Elliott muttered, shaking his head. "It's almost

smug little smile played

Elliott cursed inwardly.

up and headed

you're not really pulling the plug on my investment,

Lyman replied, "We'll see."

to cry for real. He slapped himself lightly on the mouth. "Why can't you ever keep your mouth

If your mouth wasn't where it