Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 257

Vinson Elliott and Randell were grinning smugly, completely oblivious to the sly look Effie and Nita exchanged-a shared glimmer of amusement in their eyes.

Then Vinson turned to Lyman. "Lyman, you're not allowed to get involved. Go do some work, will you?"

That move was ruthless. Imagine making someone work when they're supposed to be on vacation, just to keep them from interfering.

Vinson turned to Nita and said, "You probably think I'm being harsh, but honestly, work is the only thing that guy actually enjoys. He's a total workaholic-if he's not working, he's thinking about work. Nothing else interests him."

"That's not true. There's one thing he likes," Nita replied.

Vinson and Randell perked up, instantly nosy. "Oh? What's that?"

These two were absolute gossip hounds.

Nita grinned. "Our Effie, of course."

For a moment, Vinson and Randell were stunned, then both burst out laughing. "You know, that actually makes a lot of sense."

and tried to deflect. "Oh, come on, don't

Vinson teased, grinning

was wearing headphones and looked deep in conversation-his expression serious, probably working. She decided not to

ended. As

hopeless. With skills like that, people will think we invited

Isn't that exactly what

not used to it yet.

skills could magically

had said so, Randell and Vinson played along. "Alright, we'll wait. Take your

forward to an easy win, but after a few

counting cards?" Vinson asked, suspicion dawning on his

Vinson shot Nita a look, clearly annoyed. Nita avoided his gaze, looking sheepish. Hmph. And to think he'd been trying

to pick on my best friend. It's fine if you bully me, but you're not allowed to

other, speechless. At this

over, his earlier tension gone, brow finally

you a hard time?" he asked, casting a pointed look at Randell