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!

name under his breath and immediately hurried in

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

There was no reply.

right

after him a few times, but

rushed outside, Effie was

him. Had he imagined

he'd started seeing

Fidelia was walking by with a cup of tea

right next to her. He

who had caught

Fidelia

he quickly let go

so loudly it seemed ready to leap from her

she heard someone call her name which was probably

she'

им

place.

random accident would lead to such a strange

wonderful encounter.

with thoughts of Effie-so he hurriedly excused himself

him out, witnessed the whole thing. For the first time, she saw her son, who'd