Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 96

Effie’s smile was polite but distant. “It is a bit of a coincidence, isn’t it? Still, first come, first served, Miss Isabel. I’m afraid you’ll have to forgive me.”

The cufflinks from this brand were rare—each design one of a kind, only a single pair in existence.

Isabel regarded Effie coolly. “Miss Bagnold, forcing something that doesn’t belong to you is pointless. I’m sure you’ve seen the news, so let’s not pretend anymore.”

Effie raised an eyebrow at that. Oh? So we’re dropping all pretenses now?

Before, Isabel had only hinted at things; now she was spelling them out. Effie couldn’t really blame her for being so anxious. Carole had her people look into it and found out that Lyman and Effie were already living together.

That morning, Lyman himself had driven Effie out.

What exactly was their relationship? Lovers?

Isabel was thrown completely off by the revelation. She'd always thought Lyman was reserved, emotionally distant, uninterested in romance.

Yet now he was living with Effie? It was the last thing Isabel had expected.

Back then, she’d been the only woman in Lyman’s life.

How could Isabel possibly accept this? If Effie had been some remarkable woman from an impressive family, maybe she would have understood. But Effie was so ordinary, the kind of girl you’d pass on any street.

What did Effie have that let her be with Lyman?

Nita had also seen the entertainment news. She’d meant to ask Effie about it, but the conversation had drifted and she’d forgotten. Now, seeing Isabel’s aggressive stance, Nita’s brow furrowed.