Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 334

Effie smiled. "Next time, I'll buy it for you again. Or better yet, you can come with me and try it yourself-it's really good."

Lyman nodded. "Alright."

He looked at her with a teasing glint in his eyes. "So, what brings you here today? Did you finally remember you have a husband?" His tone was playful, but there was a hint of sulking beneath it.

Lyman had invited Effie to join him for lunch several times before, but she'd always turned him down, worrying that someone might find out about their relationship.

He pretty much went along with whatever Effie wanted.

Effie glanced at him, a little embarrassed. "Well... actually, I have something I need to talk to you about."

A flicker of disappointment crossed Lyman's face. There's that old saying-no one visits the church unless they need something. It looked like Effie really was here because she needed a favor.

Still, he forced a lighthearted smile. "Alright, out with it. What's going on?"

Effie explained the situation with Shirley's scheming. "Honestly, I didn't want to bother you with this, but things have gotten out of hand. Those people are just getting too bold, so I had to tell you."

shrugged. "Don't worry about it. I'll have Luther take

up, relief washing over her. "Thank you

grabbed her hand

her balance and tumbled into his arms, instinctively clutching at his

her senses. It set off a spark inside her, threatening to

found herself breathless, her heart racing, her

Lyman murmured, his voice low and magnetic as

warm against here

I'll

in return."

that moment, Effie realized just how much of a businessman Lyman truly was.

even closer, his lips almost brushing her skin. Effie felt a jolt

inhaled deeply, drinking in her sweet scent-it reminded him of a slice of

swung open. Luther strode in, holding a thick file. "Mr. Etheridge, I

his eyes wide. The

flushed bright red as he backed out of the room in a hurry. "Sorry to interrupt. I'll let you two have your