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."

flushed pink. She squirmed in her seat and tried to deflect. "Oh, come

Vinson teased, grinning

over at Lyman, who was wearing headphones and looked deep

ended. As expected, Effie lost

hopeless. With skills like that, people will think we invited you just to gang

thinking: Isn't that exactly

still pink. "Sorry, sorry, I'm just not used to it yet. Give me a

someone's skills could magically improve

Randell and Vinson played

easy win, but after

cards?"

uncanny. Vinson shot Nita a look, clearly annoyed. Nita avoided his gaze, looking sheepish.

two wanted to pick on my best friend. It's fine if you

and Randell could only stare at each other, speechless. At this

strolled over, his

you a hard time?" he asked, casting a pointed