Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 279

"It was you who wanted Nelly gone, Mr. Butler. Don't try to pin this on me," Effie said, her tone even but icy. "I'm not exactly strong or powerful-I can't take the blame for something I couldn't possibly do."

Irving Butler gave a derisive snort. “Not strong? You managed to catch a pregnant woman, didn't you?"

Effie's eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flickering across her face.

Irving Butler really had no conscience. His wife had worked so hard for so long just to get pregnant, and now he talked as if he'd rather she lost the baby.

Effie didn't want to waste another second dealing with someone so vile. Her voice was cold as she said, "Mr. Butler, we're here to work and make money for the company-not to get caught up in your personal drama every day. If there's nothing else, I'll get back to my job."

"Wait."

Irving Butler was clearly annoyed by Effie's attitude, but couldn't find a legitimate reason to fire her.

and no brains,

to his disappointment, Effie hadn't taken the bait. She never fought with

it didn't matter. He had more tricks up his sleeve

for Nelly," Irving said coolly. "Now that she's gone, you'll take it

if it was just a work assignment. "Alright," she said without

Let's see if she's still so agreeable after this, he

concern in her eyes. "Effie,

to, he'd at least need a proper reason," Effie replied

"So what did he call you

Irving Butler's real

the cushy, high-paying projects. Now that you've upset him, why would he hand you a good job? That doesn't add

is work-some tasks are tough, some

on the person handling it. What seemed impossible for others might not be