Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 262

Everyone at the party tonight had been invited by Randell to liven up the place-a crowd full of familiar faces, all running in the same circles.

But when he saw who just walked in-Lyman-Bob's knees nearly buckled.

Randell and Vinson Elliott strode over, Randell fixing Bob with an icy stare. "Well, well, Bob. You've got some nerve, causing trouble in my house."

Trying to hit on someone? You should at least know your limits. And to hit on Lyman's wife? That's just asking for it.

Bob's voice shook as he stammered, "I didn't mean to. Really." He looked like he was about to cry. All he wanted was to flirt, but he'd picked exactly the wrong target.

"Get out of here," Randell snapped.

Turning to the others, he added, "This place is getting dull. Who's up for cards?"

Effie's eyes lit up instantly. "Really?"

Randell barely suppressed a sigh. How did he forget that Effie and Lyman were both terrifying at card games?

you guys," Randell said quickly. No

"What kind

perfect for

go," Lyman

"Alright."

left together, and to anyone watching, it just looked like Effie and Lyman's groups

fact, the gossip mill had it that there was something

Nelly said Effie was seeing Mr. Hoffman, but now I'm

watched with narrowed eyes. She pulled out her

and her friends slipped out of the hotel through a side exit, avoiding

while, Lyman

Effie turned to him.

we'll find out when

to be one

could read her mind, Lyman reassured her. "Don't worry. Randell might seem a little flaky, but

cocked an eyebrow. "If you