Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 383

Chapter 383

Hanson's smile froze, a flicker of irritation passing through his eyes.

He turned to Effie, struggling to keep the genial expression on his face.

"Miss Bagnold, any other questions?" he asked, his tone stiff.

Under his breath, barely louder than a whisper, he muttered, "Women always make things complicated. If it were a man, this would've been signed already..."

Effie ignored him. "Where's Lenora? Where did she go?"

Hanson gave a silent huff, then replied, “I'm sorry, Lenora had something urgent to take care of. She asked me to handle the paperwork for her.”

Effie nodded curtly. "Alright. If Lenora isn't here, I'll just wait until she's available."

A shadow crossed Hanson's face. He didn't believe Effie had all day to spare- she'd cave soon enough.

He pressed, “Lenora's busy, and she might not be back until this afternoon. Maybe not even until tomorrow."

"That's fine," Effie replied, her voice calm. "I'll come back tomorrow to sign and pay."

you really insist on having Lenora handle the

in the eye. "That's right. If it's not Lenora, I'm not

off, leaving in a flurry of irritation much

go, worry creasing her brow. She turned to Effie and asked, “Effie, do you think something's wrong? What if Lenora's in

Effie said, pulling out her phone.

reappeared, dragging Lenora

and uneasy, her steps reluctant, as if she'd been

her eye and called out, "Lenora! Didn't you

I hadn't said

in to take

never expected Effie to insist on seeing

an awkward smile, Lenora said, "Sorry, I had to step out for a bit. I'm

finish

her voice low. "Are you alright?

say. Before she could answer, Hanson cleared his throat sharply.

small nod and

sign the contract now," she

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