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.

about getting rid of Nelly-he'd hoped to force Effie out too. His plan was simple: Nelly, all looks and no brains, would blame Effie

to his disappointment, Effie hadn't taken the

He had more tricks up

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

it was just a work assignment. "Alright," she

a mean-spirited satisfaction. Let's see

walked out with the file, Shirley hurried over with concern in her eyes.

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

did he

shared Irving Butler's

Irving gives Nelly the cushy, high-paying projects. Now that you've upset him, why would he hand you a good job? That

tasks are tough, some are

something was hard or easy often depended on the person handling it. What seemed impossible for others might