Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 459

Effie glanced at Fidelia and said, “You’ve got what you wanted. You bought the mystery boxes, made some money—time to head home.”

But Fidelia was reluctant to leave. She found Effie endlessly fascinating.

She looked at Effie, eyes bright. “Aren’t you even a little curious to see if I can get a rare one?”

Effie raised an eyebrow. “The rare ones aren’t for sale?”

“It’s not that,” Fidelia explained. “It just means they’re hard to get—luck of the draw, you know?”

Effie shrugged. “It’s just a marketing ploy. How else do you think these shops sell out so fast if they don’t make people chase after something rare?”

Fidelia stared at her, exasperated. “Honestly, you’re such a buzzkill.”

Effie didn’t even bother to deny it. “Yeah, I know I am—”

Fidelia cut her off with a huff. “I know what you’re about to say. ‘That’s just the way I am. If you don’t like it, leave.’ Right?”

Effie folded her arms, arching a brow at Fidelia. “Well, if you already know, why keep pestering me? Doesn’t seem fair.”

“Effie, don’t you think you’re a little mean?” Fidelia’s eyes turned red, tears threatening to spill.

Effie looked at her, unfazed. “You think I’m mean just because I said a couple of things? Don’t forget how you treated me back then.”

That stopped Fidelia cold. She realized she’d been out of line before.

“I’m sorry… I…” she stammered.

Effie cut in, her voice cool. “Go home.”

“But I really want to open a box with you,” Fidelia pleaded, her voice soft and hopeful. “Just one. You might end up loving it, who knows?”

Effie replied flatly, “Not a chance.”