Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 374

She would never allow something like that to happen.

Shepard said, “Let me think for a moment. We need a plan."

The three of them huddled together, each offering their own ideas. Their goal was the same: they wanted to acknowledge Lionel as family, but couldn't let Effie and the others find out.

Effie and Nita were out shopping together. Nita had just closed a major deal that day, earning herself a generous commission. Feeling elated, she insisted on treating Effie to a day out and a good meal.

Suddenly, Nita sneezed. She laughed, "Honestly, every time I have free time, I drag you out with me to shop or hang out. Isn't your husband going to hate me for stealing you away all the time?"

Effie grinned. "You sneeze because your nose tickles, and now you're blaming my husband for it?"

Nita rolled her eyes. "Listen to you! Always leaping to his defense! You're not the same Effie you used to be."

Effie looked at her helplessly. "I swear, I haven't changed."

Meanwhile, Jacques was trudging along behind his mother, Camilla, as she browsed one boutique after another. For him, being dragged out like this was pure torture.

Bored, he let his eyes wander around the mall-when suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of an unexpected face.

It was the girl he'd seen at the gates of the Etheridge family estate that day.

Fidelia!

breath and immediately hurried

Camilla, had just spotted a necklace she liked. She

There was no reply.

that her son, who'd been right beside her

few times, but Jacques didn't seem

when Jacques rushed outside, Effie was

over him. Had he imagined it?

much that he'd started seeing her

of tea in her hand when someone bumped into

to be right next to her. He reacted instantly,

a moment, Fidelia stood frozen. When she realized who had caught her, her heart skipped a beat-Jacques, with that strikingly

you," Fidelia

Jacques saw she was okay, he quickly let

pounding so loudly it seemed ready to leap from her

she heard someone call her name which was probably why

she'

им

place.

a random accident would lead

wonderful encounter.

mind elsewhere-still preoccupied with thoughts of Effie-so he hurriedly excused

first time, she saw her son, who'd always seemed so