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.

not the one you're looking for," she told

you're

a laugh. Sure, thanks for the compliment, she thought, but I really don't

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

Irving Butler would

to hit home for Mrs. Butler; who doesn't like being told they're attractive? But Mrs. Butler wasn't about

standing nearby, didn't believe for a second that Effie would ever go after someone

handsome, wealthy guy like Lyman for Irving Butler? What was the appeal-his age, his lack of hygiene, his empty wallet? Please. Shirley marched up to Irving

Butler and Nelly were in the middle of their tryst, lost in the heat of the moment. The pounding on the

look-equal parts frustrated

thought. Barely any stamina left. If it weren't for his usefulness, she wouldn't bother with him at

voice rang out again. "Mr. Butler, your wife is

face. He shoved Nelly away in a hurry. "Hide! Now!" he

straightened her clothes while frantically looking