Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 269

Effie studied the woman, brow furrowing. "Yes, I'm Effie. And you are...?"

"Homewrecker! How dare you seduce my husband?" The woman's hand shot up, aiming a slap at Effie.

Effie reacted instantly, catching the woman's wrist in midair, her frown deepening. "Ma'am, I think you've got the wrong person."

The woman glared. "Aren't you the prettiest girl in your office?"

Effie was confident about her looks, but to say she was the absolute best-looking? That felt like a stretch.

"Hah! That guilty look says it all!" the woman snapped.

Suddenly, she shouted, her voice echoing down the hall. "Irving Butler! Get out here! Don't you dare hide from me like a coward-I've found your little mistress!" Irving Butler?

Effie arched a brow, starting to piece things together.

the one you're looking for," she told Mrs. Butler

asked the receptionist, and she said you're the prettiest one

for the compliment, she thought,

the prettiest mean you're the seducer? Are you saying plain-looking women can't be cunning? Look at you-beautiful as you

knew perfectly well that the real culprit was Nelly. She'd always expected Nelly's affair with Irving Butler would come to light someday, but she never imagined she'd

told they're attractive? But Mrs. Butler wasn't about to let

not leaving until I get an explanation!" Shirley, who was standing nearby, didn't believe for a

Butler? What was the appeal-his age, his lack of hygiene, his empty wallet? Please. Shirley marched up to Irving Butler's office, pounded on the door, and yelled, "Mr. Butler! Your wife's here to see you. Mr.

in the middle of their tryst, lost in the heat of

shot Irving a look-equal parts frustrated

she thought. Barely any stamina left. If it weren't for

your wife is here! She's looking for

away in a hurry. "Hide! Now!" he hissed

frantically looking for a place