Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 146

He turned to Effie, his gaze gentle. “Did that scare you? Do you want to go home and rest for a bit?”

Effie shook her head, feeling a wave of warmth spread through her chest.

She turned to Mrs. Smith. “What will you do next?”

They had some history together, and truth be told, Effie quite liked Mrs. Smith.

Mrs. Smith smiled, her expression finally at ease. “If I can help Luminara Corporation secure this deal, I’m planning to take my child back to my hometown and start over.”

Her father had mentioned this collaboration before—it was a lucrative opportunity, one everyone was after.

If she could secure it, the path back home would be much smoother.

Her father had always doted on her; she was sure life would look up from here.

Mrs. Smith paused, then added, “Honestly, I have both of you to thank for helping me make up my mind to end this marriage.”

For the longest time, Mrs. Smith had hesitated, torn between old ties and new beginnings, and so she’d put up with far too much.

Lyman slipped an arm around Effie’s shoulders and addressed Mrs. Smith, “Alright, I’ll have Luther assist you, Mrs. Smith, until the divorce is finalized.”

“Thank you both. Next time you see me, just call me Rhea,” Mrs. Smith said, relief clear in her voice.

Effie nodded.

She was genuinely happy for Mrs. Smith—she was still young, with her whole future ahead of her.

Soon after, Mrs. Smith contacted her father and brought him up to speed.

Without hesitation, he sent someone to pick her up.

He even came himself to discuss the collaboration with Lyman, making his sincerity unmistakable.

Lyman looked over the details and realized that, indeed, Luminara Corporation was the best fit.

It seemed fate had worked things out for the better.

The partnership proceeded smoothly.