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.

just been 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 for everything. The two would make a scene in the

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

didn't matter. He had more

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

had no objections if it was just a work assignment. "Alright," she

with a mean-spirited satisfaction. Let's see if she's

file, Shirley hurried over with concern in her eyes. "Effie, did

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

finally relaxed. "So what did he

Irving Butler's

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

tough, some are

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