Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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.

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

before she could reach them, Luther stepped

wrong person. You'll regret this!" the

her words soon enough, once she realized who was really in the

Effie's eyes narrowed,

He'd always thought Effie was harmless, like a gentle

of this. Backed into a corner, she braced herself and said, "She misunderstood. She thought I was Lyman's fiancée-l never said

receptionist's jaw dropped. Was Isabel even listening to

she'd certainly led her on. Otherwise, why would the receptionist

"That's not true! You-"

of the sort. Don't you dare put words in

it—she'd been

and the two women devolved into

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

they opened the door, a fresh, clean scent-like expensive shower gel