Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 278

Effie finished speaking, turned on her heel, opened the door, and left the room.

Of course, she still had a sliver of kindness left in her; after stepping out, she didn't forget to close the door behind her.

When Shirley saw Effie emerge unscathed, she breathed a sigh of relief and hurried over, all smiles.

Naturally, not everyone felt so pleased.

If Nelly still hadn't figured out what just happened, then truly, there was no hope for her.

Fuming, Nelly glared at Irving Butler. "Why?" she demanded. "Why would you do this to me? Haven't I always been good to you? I've given you so much!"

She'd given him everything—what more did he want?

had gone to the hospital that day was because she was pregnant. Irving hadn't wanted the child and insisted she get rid

Irving had no choice but

perfectly healthy, and unless there was a medical issue, the procedure couldn't be

in a rush and slipped into

nothing had happened. Only she knew how

humorless laugh. The look he gave Nelly was nothing like the gentle one he used to wear. "Nelly, don't act like you're the only victim here. You know exactly what's been going on between us-we've always used each other. You traded your looks for what you wanted. All those

weren't for those perks, why would I have put up with you-a sleazy,

made a scene here today-now the whole office knows about you. There's no

asked, "So,

right." Irving didn't bother pretending anymore. Everyone knew, so what

me off like a beggar? You know exactly how many kickbacks

me entertain, plus some very private photos... If you don't want me to go public, transfer me fifty thousand. I'll leave as soon as I get it." Irving's eyes burned with fury. After all these years, she turned out to be a snake! "Fifty thousand?

mind, Nelly had been passed around enough times-she wasn't worth that