Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 331

Chapter 331

A flicker of panic flashed in Isabel's eyes. She clenched her jaw and snapped at the receptionist, "What are you talking about? I have no idea what you mean!"

The receptionist froze, staring at Isabel in shock.

"But... didn't you just say "

Isabel cut her off in a fluster, "Enough! If you want to get yourself in trouble, fine. But don't drag me down with you."

With that, Isabel turned, ready to make a hasty escape.

Effie seized Isabel's wrist, her voice cold and sharp. "Not so fast. You haven't explained why you answered Lyman's call."

Isabel's gaze darted away. Why had she answered Lyman's phone? The answer was simple: she wanted to annoy Effie.

But of course, Isabel wouldn't admit that out loud.

an innocent look, glancing at Effie and then down at the hand gripping

go of her! Keep your hands off Mrs. Etheridge!" The receptionist, red with anger, rushed forward. But before she could reach them, Luther stepped in

wrong person. You'll

idiot—she'd regret her words

eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flashing

his eyes. He'd always thought Effie was harmless, like a gentle lamb-turns out

this. Backed into a corner, she braced herself and said, "She misunderstood. She

dropped. Was Isabel even

certainly led her

"That's not true! You-"

anything of the sort. Don't you dare put

realized it—she'd been

lunged at Isabel and the two women devolved into a shouting,

He had no plans to intervene— instead, he led Effie away toward

a

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