Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 290

Suddenly, Nita caught on-Lyman was dropping a hint.

She had no intention of playing third wheel, so she quickly found an excuse and slipped away.

After a few days' rest, Effie finally returned to work.

The moment she walked back into the office, Irving Butler called her into his office.

"Effie, you missed your meeting with the client the other day. The client was furious and has already filed a complaint against you. Tell me, with this kind of work performance, do you really think you should still be working here?"

Effie shot Irving a cold look. "Irving, you know exactly why I missed that meeting. Since you know, why didn't you say anything when Mr. Etheridge came asking about it?"

She was bluffing-letting him know she wasn't someone he could push around. Irving's eyes flickered, his lips pressed in a tight line as he stayed silent.

He figured Effie must have gotten in good with Lyman through Randell somehow. Still, he hadn't realized Effie and Lyman were actually this close-close enough for Lyman to care about her?

"Effie, this was a serious mistake. I can't keep you on staff. I think it's time you

that, he wanted

even a matter of principle. And I had a valid reason for missing that meeting. I deserve a chance to

eyes at her, letting

he thought. Effie

Ms. Cooper wasn't someone easily appeased. She'd stormed out that day, furious about her time

figured this was

her. Once she failed, he'd

last chance. If you mess up again,

Effie said.

over, concern written all over her face. "Effie,

shook her head. "I'm

If you hadn't run up to the top floor to get Mr. Etheridge, he never would've known something had

so long, and I couldn't reach you on your cell. I just panicked