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?

day was because she was pregnant. Irving hadn't wanted the child and insisted she get rid of it. She'd thrown a fit, threatened to make a scene at his house if

had no choice but to

baby was perfectly healthy, and unless there was a medical issue,

left in a rush and slipped into a small

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

"If it weren't for those perks, why would

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

She looked heartbroken as she asked, "So, everything

didn't bother pretending anymore. Everyone knew, so

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

with those clients 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 all these years, she turned out to be a snake! "Fifty

passed around enough times-she wasn't worth that kind