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 staff. I

that, he wanted

wasn't even a matter of principle. And I had a valid reason for missing that meeting. I deserve a chance to make it right.

at her, letting out a cold

he thought. Effie sure

someone easily appeased. She'd stormed out that day, furious about her time

was a mission

stop her. Once she failed, he'd have an even better reason

This is your last chance. If you mess up again, don't expect any favors from

Effie said. "I

over, concern written all over her face. "Effie, you were gone for days. The whole office is

shook her

run up to the top floor to get Mr. Etheridge,

you really scared me. You'd been gone so long, and I couldn't reach you on your cell. I just panicked and ran for