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 tease me.

Effie's blushing," Vinson teased, grinning

at Lyman, who was wearing headphones and looked

first round ended. As expected,

like that, people will think we invited you just to gang up on you,"

couldn't help thinking: Isn't that

still pink. "Sorry, sorry, I'm just not used to it

could magically improve in a

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

win, but after a few more

a second, Effie... are you... counting cards?" Vinson asked, suspicion

good memory? That was underselling it—her recall was almost uncanny. Vinson shot Nita a look, clearly annoyed. Nita avoided his gaze, looking sheepish. Hmph. And

best

stare at each other, speechless. At this

his earlier

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