Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 127

Effie smiled at the sound of his voice, her tone light and easy. “Yeah, I just finished. Where are you?”

A warm chuckle came through the line. “Turn around. I’m right behind you.”

Startled, Effie spun on her heel—and there he was, leaning casually against his car, watching her with that gentle look in his eyes.

He wore a perfectly tailored black suit, every inch the picture of elegance and charm.

Effie hurried over, surprise and delight mingling in her voice. “What are you doing here? Didn’t you have a business dinner tonight?”

Lyman slipped his arm gently around her waist, his tone tinged with playful affection. “Nothing’s more important than you. I wrapped things up early—I didn’t want you out here alone.”

Effie’s heart warmed at his words. She looked up at him, her eyes shining softly. “Thank you… darling.”

Even after all this time, saying “darling” made her blush. But Lyman insisted on it, even when they were out in public.

Every time Effie called him that, he couldn’t help but smile, the corners of his mouth turning up, his mood visibly brightening.

He leaned down and pressed a tender kiss to her forehead, his voice low and gentle. “Come on, let’s go home.”

Effie nodded, following Lyman into the car.

The car pulled away from the event hall, disappearing into the night.

Meanwhile, Mitchell and Suzan stood at the entrance, having witnessed the whole exchange.

A wave of tension gripped Mitchell’s chest, tightening with every affectionate gesture between Lyman and Effie. His fists clenched unconsciously as he watched the car drive away.

Suzan, fuming, couldn’t resist a jab, her words laced with mockery. “Well, looks like your ex wasted no time finding her next catch. She certainly doesn’t mess around.”

Mitchell’s expression darkened instantly. His gaze stayed fixed on the road where Effie and Lyman had vanished, a storm of frustration and anger brewing inside him.

His voice was cold and flat. “Let’s go.”