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?

settled even deeper in Irving's chest. "Effie, this was a serious mistake. I can't keep you on

he wanted to kick her

a valid reason for missing that meeting.

narrowed his eyes at her,

he thought. Effie

easily appeased. She'd stormed out that day, furious about her time being wasted, and said she'd never trust The Etheridge

figured this was a mission

Once she

This is your last chance. If you mess up again,

Effie said. "I

office, Shirley rushed over, concern written all over her face. "Effie, you were gone

her head.

you. If you hadn't run up to the top floor to get Mr. Etheridge,

"Effie, you really scared me. You'd been gone so long, and I couldn't reach