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?

and insisted she get rid

choice

they were told that the baby was perfectly healthy, and unless there was a medical issue, the

in a rush

very next day, Nelly was back at work, pretending nothing

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 big contracts and perks went to you because you

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

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

welled in Nelly's eyes. She looked heartbroken as she asked, "So,

didn't bother pretending anymore. Everyone

you can buy me off like a beggar? You know

plus some very private photos... If you don't want me to go

Nelly had been passed around enough times-she wasn't worth that kind of