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?

she and Irving Butler had gone to the hospital that day was because she was pregnant. Irving hadn't wanted the child and insisted she get rid of it. She'd thrown a

choice but to go

baby was perfectly healthy, and unless there

in a rush and slipped into

was back at work, pretending nothing had happened. Only

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.

Nelly shot back. "If it weren't for those perks, why would I have put up

dollars. That's it. My wife made a scene here today-now the whole

heartbroken as she asked, "So, everything you've done is

bother pretending anymore. Everyone knew, so what

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

you made 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

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