Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 259

"You're so young and already having trouble?" The words tumbled out of Nita's mouth before she could stop herself, and her cheeks flushed bright red.

I swear, boss, I'm not just making wild guesses-it's you who brought it up!

Randell couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.

Vinson Elliott shot him a sharp glare, forcing Randell to cough back his amusement.

Trying to recover, Randell said, "Uh... Carry on, you two."

No man likes to be told he's not up to the task.

Vinson Elliott turned back to Nita. "Did you not know? This medication's been covered by insurance for years—it's actually for treating heart conditions.”

Nita blinked, caught off guard. She genuinely hadn't known.

A flicker of guilt crossed her eyes. So she'd misjudged Vinson Elliott completely. "I'm sorry, boss. I didn't mean it."

He nodded. "Just remember next time: never accuse a man of that, especially so carelessly."

"I understand," Nita replied meekly.

Elliott added, "Of course, I'm only taking it for the... thrill of

instantly retracted any sympathy

won't interrupt your pursuit of excitement," she said, making her escape in record time-one second she was there, the next

with a knowing look. "Why didn't you just tell

"You've got enough time to

hadn't been for Randell roping him into that card game, he wouldn't

down his glass and rolled his eyes.

Elliott poured himself another drink-he had to admit, Randell's private stash was

tell me, why should I explain everything to her? She's not anyone special to me. Besides, I can't stand that look of pity

It's just a minor thing-you're

on.

glasses, downed their drinks, and let the previous awkwardness dissolve into the

...

Effie's colleagues arrived as

wanting anyone to find out about her and Lyman, Effie ditched him and dragged Nita over to mingle

but she'd paid her own way-no one

anyway; Randell was footing the

even with Effie bringing

it didn't take long before everyone was