Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 298

Effie glanced gratefully at Ms. Cooper. Truth be told, she could have handled Irving Butler herself, but the fact that Ms. Cooper had stepped in on her behalf meant a lot to her.

"Thank you, Ms. Cooper."

Ms. Cooper waved it off with a smile. "You saved Lina. Helping you out was the least I could do." She paused, then added, "Let me buy you dinner sometime."

Effie grinned. "I'd like that."

Just then, the elevator doors slid open, revealing Lyman and Luther inside.

Lyman knew this floor belonged to the design department, and he instinctively looked out, surprised to see Effie standing right by the elevator. His eyes lit up. At that moment, Effie looked up and met his gaze. She raised the corner of her mouth in a subtle greeting.

Lyman couldn't help but smile back.

Luther, standing beside him, suddenly understood why Mr. Etheridge insisted on taking the regular elevator instead of his private one-it was for her!

only separating for bathroom breaks and sleep. Having to be apart for so long now felt like an eternity for Lyman; he was

a minute sooner, he'd had to get

Cooper," Luther

"Goodbye," Ms. Cooper replied.

to leave, Lyman shot her a discreet look, signaling for her

a slight nod

Butler came out of his office. All he saw was Effie nodding and smiling toward the elevator, looking smug and pleased with herself. He assumed the smile

had no reason to keep up appearances

you had it in you to win over Ms. Cooper." He looked her up and down, his voice dripping with

her eyes, a dangerous glint

she said, "when your heart's filthy, you see filth everywhere. Tell

words, but before he could respond, she added, "Seriously, how much dog crap did you swallow? You're

face turned an

your boss right now?" he growled,