Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 491

So he was just a designated driver!

The driver glanced between Effie Bagnold and Maurice, eyes full of barely concealed curiosity. He looked like someone who'd stumbled onto some juicy gossip and was eager for the details.

Damn it, the guy must have completely misunderstood her relationship with Maurice.

But honestly, Effie didn't care enough to set the record straight. Why bother explaining herself to a stranger she'd never see again? Whatever he imagined made no difference to her.

She turned to the driver. "Change of plans-just take us straight home. No need to drive around in circles."

"Sure thing,” he replied, and off they went.

Before long, the car pulled up in front of Effie's apartment building. She turned to the two drunks in the back seat. "Alright, we're here. Out you go."

Maurice and Nita, still clinging to each other, were about to climb out when Nita suddenly froze. She pointed toward a figure nearby. "Effie, isn't that your husband?"

Effie followed her gaze, puzzled—and, to her surprise, spotted Lyman Etheridge standing there.

She hesitated, about to wave hello, when she saw Luther, Lyman's assistant, get out of a car and lift a woman into his arms.

from a distance, Effie recognized

Why was

going to say

look in Effie's eyes as she stared at

Nita waved in Lyman's direction and called out,

turned

ushered Nita and Maurice back into the car.

reluctant to miss the unfolding drama, tore

was almost disappointed to leave-the scene was more dramatic

brief moment seemed to sober Maurice and

Effie, hesitating. “Effie, maybe it's all just a misunderstanding? Lyman didn't actually carry Isabel-he had

words slightly slurred, “Effie, just say the word and I'll go punch him out for you!" He swayed on his feet and nearly toppled

eyes. "How about you

a pleading look. "It's been ages

same thing. Since Nita had asked, she saw no reason to refuse. "Of

too!"

kick. "You can have the

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