Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 509

Lionel watched as Suzan burst into tears, his brow tightening in clear annoyance.

He'd never been fond of women who acted fragile, always crying at the drop of a

hat. All that weeping grated on his nerves. When he'd first reunited with Suzan,

he'd managed a little patience. But ever since doubts about her true identity had

crept in, his tolerance for her tears had all but vanished.

"I just said a couple of things. There's no need to blow it all out of proportion,"

Lionel said sharply.

Teresa glanced at Yvette, and the two women exchanged a knowing, amused

smile. They were well aware of Lionel's temperament, and neither made any

move to comfort Suzan-in fact, they were almost waiting for Lionel to lose his

patience with her.

Suzan's heart skipped a beat; she hadn't expected her usual tactic to fail her so

quickly. She scrubbed at her tears, looking up at Lionel with a pitiful expression,

her voice trembling as she said, "I'm sorry, Uncle. I shouldn't have spoken out of

turn or upset you. I promise, it won't happen again."

Seeing her look so helpless, Lionel's resolve wavered for a moment. After all, he

still didn't know for sure whether Suzan and Vera were truly his kin. If it turned out

them so harshly,

it. I know you didn't mean anything

to her and

"We hardly ever get a

got a private room. I don't want

glancing over at Yvette, and lowered her voice. "The other

she was craving French food, so

I just wanted everyone to try

I didn't expect things to

and her group had been getting ready

soon as Suzan

to her and said, "Honestly, as a professional in the field,

Whether you're crying or trying

just comes

eyes flashed with irritation. "And who

mouth here?"

thought seemed to occur to her. She took a couple of steps

Maurice. "Wait... you..."

Effie

Maurice's identity might be

that it would

with

around-quickly tried to

Suzan's path. Unfortunately Maurice

that neither of

could shield him effectively.

reaching

as impressive

take

you

who you