Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

"Nita? Nita, are you still there?" Effie called into her phone several times, but Nita's voice never came back.

Her grandmother looked over, concern creasing her face. "Effie, what's wrong?"

"Nita dropped her phone-I'm going to look for her, see what happened," Effie replied, grabbing her jacket.

Her grandmother cautioned, "Be careful. If anything feels off, get out of there right away."

Effie chuckled as she pulled on her shoes. "So you're telling me to act like a scared little turtle and hide if there's trouble?"

Her grandmother shot her a look, lips twitching at the corners. "Better to be called a coward than to end up hurt. Nothing is more important than your life."

"Fair point. After all these years under your influence, I must've inherited your survivor's instincts. I'm all about self-preservation," Effie teased.

Her grandmother couldn't help but laugh, giving Effie a playful nudge. "You and that smart mouth of yours."

Effie grinned and called back, “I'll be back before you know it, Grandma." "Alright, take care."

grandmother's smile faded. She fumbled for

road long when

mirror and

Vinson called, waving. From the passenger seat, Randell leaned over and greeted her,

with pleasantries. "You two aren't fooling anyone.

told us to keep an eye on

As soon as I find

from Vinson's face. "She got herself mixed up

was out looking

"That woman will chase any deal, huh? She's already a manager does she really

sideways glance. "Why are you so worked up? Do you have a thing for her

me a

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to her,

be happy to have someone so driven on