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!

muttered her name under his breath and immediately hurried in Effie's

mother, Camilla, had just spotted a necklace she liked. She turned to ask, "Jacques,

There was no reply.

her son, who'd been right beside her a moment ago,

a few times, but Jacques didn't

Effie was nowhere to be

of disappointment washed over him. Had he imagined it?

he'd started seeing her

that moment, Fidelia was walking by with a cup of tea in her hand when someone bumped into her, nearly knocking

to be right next to her. He reacted instantly, steadying Fidelia before she could

who had caught her, her heart skipped a beat-Jacques, with that strikingly

Fidelia

was okay, he quickly let go and said,

pounding so loudly it seemed

someone call her name which was probably why gotten distracted in

she'

им

place.

never expected a random accident would lead

wonderful encounter.

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

For the first time, she saw her son, who'd always seemed so indifferent to women, being so attentive