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."

She squirmed in her seat and tried to deflect. "Oh, come on, don't

blushing," Vinson

looked deep in conversation-his expression serious, probably working. She decided

ended. As

is hopeless. With skills like that, people will think we invited you just to gang up on you," Vinson

Isn't that exactly what

I'm just not used to it yet. Give me a little time—I'll

As if someone's skills could magically improve in

said so, Randell and Vinson played

easy win, but after

you... counting cards?" Vinson

a good memory." Just a 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 to think he'd been trying to cheer her up,

can't blame me! You two wanted to pick on my best friend. It's fine if you bully me, but you're not allowed to

each other, speechless. At this point,

strolled over, his

asked,