Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Shirley pulled out her phone, ready to call Effie, but just then, her coworker

brushed past her and headed straight in Effie's direction.

A jolt of panic ran through Shirley. She hurried after her colleague, only to see her

stop in front of a gift shop, eyes wide with excitement. "Oh wow, I can't believe I almost forgot today's the launch day for the new collection! Good thing I remembered to line up."

Relief flooded Shirley, but her attention was quickly caught by the display of mystery boxes from the new series.

Her excitement bubbled over. "Oh wow, the new collection!"

At that moment, Effie answered her phone. Hearing Shirley's enthusiasm, she assumed Shirley had called just to tell her about the new release.

"Yeah, I already know," Effie replied.

But before Effie could say more, Shirley's voice came through the phone again: "Hold on a sec-your thing with your husband nearly got spotted. We're both right by the gift shop."

Shirley hadn't named names, but Effie understood instantly.

alarm crossed her face as she glanced back. Sure enough, she caught sight of Shirley and

her hand from

frown creasing his brow.

"Let's go. We almost got

his head.

shook her head firmly. "No way. I don't want everyone thinking I only got my

gave her a resigned,

the mall and made their way to a nearby

French place, tucked unexpectedly among residential buildings. As soon as they stepped inside, soft piano music floated through the air, and the whole place radiated Parisian charm-pate green waffs, ornate plaster moldings,

you hadn't brought me here,

restaurant hiding in

ordinary-who would've

here!

A tall man

with chestnut hair,

an easy confidence, strode out