Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 439

"Isabel, shut up! You've pined after Lyman for years, only to have some stranger swoop in and steal him away. Pathetic!"

Grace knew exactly how to hit Isabel where it hurt. Isabel felt so furious she could barely breathe.

"What's your problem, Grace? Back when I liked Lyman, you never stopped belittling me, always saying I was a nobody chasing after someone out of my league. Now that he's married to someone else, you're here to mock me again? What's the deal? Had a sudden change of heart? Decided I'm not so bad after all?"

Grace let out a sharp laugh. "Wow, Isabel, you really do love flattering yourself. You honestly think you're someone special? Who do you think you are?"

"Grace, just stop! Why did you even call me? If you have something to say, spit it out already!"

"How crude," Grace sneered with obvious distaste.

Isabel's eyes darkened. Even now, Grace just couldn't resist trying to show off.

"I'm going to count to three. Three... one!"

"Have you lost your mind, Isabel? Did you swallow two?" Grace snapped, her voice rising with irritation.

I skipped two,

Grace was momentarily speechless.

me. Your precious Lyman got taken by someone else, and you still have the nerve to strut

point?" Isabel's patience was wearing thin. If Grace kept this up, she'd just

to it. I can't stand Effie,"

I have to wonder-why do you hate every woman around Lyman? Are you some

Isabel! If I ever wanted Lyman, you think you'd stand a chance?" Grace

Her secret-only Annabel knew.

a point. If Grace were really interested in

you want?" Isabel's tone

just don't like Effie. Anyone good enough to be Lyman's wife should be

Effie wasn't good enough for

much. Who in the world was ever that

your plan," Isabel

to complain about Effie, she definitely wanted Isabel's help to get rid of

they'd see who was