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.

glancing at Effie and then down at the hand gripping her arm. "You're hurting

anger, rushed forward. But before she could reach them, Luther stepped in and calmly lifted

you're helping the wrong person. You'll regret

idiot—she'd regret her words soon enough, once she realized who was really

eyes narrowed, a dangerous

hardly believe his eyes. He'd always thought Effie was harmless, like

couldn't wriggle out of this. Backed into a corner, she braced herself and said, "She misunderstood. She thought I was Lyman's fiancée-l

Was Isabel even listening

led her on.

"That's not true! You-"

what? I never claimed anything of the sort. Don't you dare put words in my

the receptionist realized it—she'd been played by

the two women

just shook his head at the spectacle. He had no

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