Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 321

Effie's eyes narrowed as she said, "She's brought this on herself. It's not the first time she's pulled something like this. Honestly, what does it have to do with me?"

Annabel tossed her hair, agreeing, "Exactly. Let's just go. Suddenly, I've lost my appetite for this place."

"Yeah, let's."

As Effie stood to leave, she nearly collided with Suzan, who was heading over to grab some condiments.

Suzan shot Effie a glare, her tone dripping with mockery. "Are you blind, or just careless? Can't you see I'm pregnant? Or did you do that on purpose?"

Effie met her gaze coolly. "Suzan, being pregnant isn't a free pass to act like a tyrant. You can't just use it as an excuse to do whatever you want."

Suzan snorted, her hand protectively on her belly. "What's wrong, Effie? Jealous, are you? Maybe you'd like to be in my shoes, but that would require you being able to get pregnant in the first place." She eyed Effie with smug satisfaction.

Annabel wrinkled her nose in disgust, covering her mouth with her hand. "God, who let a sewer rat in here? The smell coming from your mouth is unbearable."

even knew someone like this. With that sultry outfit, could she be... working the streets? Honestly, it wouldn't be surprising. It's not like Effie knows anyone respectable. Besides, Annabel did look familiar-maybe she'd seen her in some tawdry news story

from you? I bet you've spread your legs all over town. You're filthier than my

darkened, a flicker of menace passing over her face. She raised

Annabel glared, unamused-Effie was the first person to ever stop her

let go,” Annabel said through clenched

one to me. I'm used to it. No need

The tension in her shoulders eased a bit. "Fine. But do me a

"Wouldn't dream of it."

She spun around, looking for an escape-only to find Lyman and Fenton blocking her way.

voice cold. "You're not going

trying desperately to regain her composure.

hit a pregnant woman? Aren't you worried

"Why would he need to? The one who's about to teach

slapped Suzan hard

ringing silence filling her head. She stood there,