Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 489

Effie ventured hesitantly, "Why are you all looking at me like that?”

Maurice didn't bother with subtlety. "What's the matter? He's not coming?"

Effie nodded. "Yeah, something urgent came up. He said he'll get here as soon as he can."

Maurice arched a brow at her. "You're really rushing into this marriage—are you sure you picked the right guy? Don't go jumping from one mess straight into another, Effie. In the end, you're the one who'll get hurt."

Effie nodded, trying to sound reassuring. "I know. He's a good man. He's not like... the last one."

Maurice pressed his hand to his forehead, exasperated. "That's what you said about Mitchell too, remember? And look how that turned out..."

He shook his head, feigning seriousness. "Honestly, I ought to take you to a doctor. You've got a severe case of hopeless romantic, and I don't even know if it's curable."

Effie couldn't help but laugh at that. "I am not hopelessly romantic," she protested, rolling her eyes at him.

to process the breakup. At the time, she'd had a few regrets. But after spending more time with Lyman, she realized they got along remarkably well. Maybe it wasn't some sweeping,

and said, "Just keep your eyes open, okay? If that

touched. "You're the best,

chin in

and dinner together was always a lively affair. The conversation flowed, the

Maurice were messing around, shoving each other playfully. In their tipsy

"Oh

we didn't mean to

voice cut in. Vinson Elliott's narrowed eyes landed on Nita

to focus. When she realized who it was, she straightened up abruptly, pointed at Vinson's

against him and announced, "Babe, listen up-this is my boss. TotaDtyrant. Makes me worko

where Nita's hand gripped Maurice's arm.

you been drinking?" Vinson asked, suspicion in

at him, her words slurring a little. "It's after hours. If I want a drink, I'll

you break anything here, you'll be