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.

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

taken the bait.

matter. He had more tricks up his sleeve

was a project lined up for Nelly," Irving said coolly. "Now that she's gone, you'll

objections if it was just a work

with a mean-spirited satisfaction. Let's see if she's still so agreeable after this, he

over with concern in her eyes. "Effie,

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

did

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

fine. Work is work-some tasks are tough, some are easy. It can't always be

often depended on the person handling it. What seemed impossible