Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 147

No wonder someone as unremarkable as Effie managed to land a designer position at The Etheridge Group—it turns out she’s gotten close to Mr. Etheridge himself.

Nelly was determined to expose this, to let everyone see Effie for who she truly was.

But she wasn’t entirely sure yet. That’s why she needed to test the waters first.

Effie’s pen paused for an instant in her hand, but she quickly regained her composure.

She looked up, offering Nelly a polite yet distant smile. “You must be mistaken, Nelly. I spent the whole weekend at home.”

Nelly gave a loaded “Oh?” and scrolled through her phone, pulling up a photo. “So, this isn’t you then?”

The image was unmistakable—Effie and Lyman dining together at a resort restaurant.

It was just a side profile, but anyone who knew Effie could recognize her in a heartbeat.

Effie’s heart skipped a beat, but she kept her expression calm. “Nelly, isn’t it a bit inappropriate to sneak photos of people?”

Effie was genuinely annoyed; she hated the feeling of being watched.

She wasn’t flustered, though. After all, she and Lyman were married.

If people found out, so be it.

Clearly, Nelly didn’t know the truth. Did she really think there was something scandalous going on?

“I just happened to run into you, that’s all,” Nelly said smugly, waving her phone.

“But the real coincidence is, I also saw you and Mr. Etheridge going into the same suite… Seems like there’s something special between you two, huh?”

Around them, the other coworkers were suddenly all ears, pretending to work while eavesdropping.

Oh my god, this was the juiciest gossip ever!

Effie and Mr. Etheridge?

Could it be true?

Everyone was dying to know.

Effie’s face turned icy. “Nelly, don’t you think you’re being a bit out of line? My private life is none of your business.”

Suddenly, it hit Nelly—if Effie really was involved with Mr. Etheridge, and she went running to him tonight, Nelly could end up in real trouble.

She needed this job.