Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 377

When Effie arrived at Elliott’s Cozy Room, she nearly collided with Suzan, who was pale as a ghost and clutching her lower back on her way to one of the private dining rooms.

Suzan froze at the sight of Effie, a flicker of terror flashing in her eyes.

Effie found it odd. She hadn’t done anything to Suzan lately, so why did Suzan look at her as if she’d seen a specter?

Could it be that Suzan had a guilty conscience about something?

Effie walked closer.

Suzan stepped in front of her, blocking her path, her tone icy. “Effie, what are you doing here?”

Suzan’s mind was racing. Did Effie know something? If she did, Suzan would do whatever it took to get rid of her. After all, she’d finally found a chance at happiness—she couldn’t let Effie ruin it.

Effie answered coolly, “I’m here for dinner, obviously. Or should I be here acting crazy like you?”

“You—”

Suzan’s hands pressed protectively against her swollen belly. Her breathing grew rapid and shallow, as if she might faint at any moment.

Effie shot her a cold look. “What now? Planning to play dead again? I haven’t laid a finger on you.”

Effie raised her hand, glancing deliberately toward the security camera in the corner.

Suzan gritted her teeth. At that moment, the door to the private room swung open and Lionel stepped out.

When he spotted Effie, his face lit up with surprise and delight. “Miss Bagnold! Fancy seeing you here again.”

Effie offered a noncommittal nod, her eyes flicking to the number on the door behind Lionel. She’d wondered if she’d gotten the room wrong, but apparently not.

Suzan’s heart skipped a beat. So Lionel and Effie had already met? Did Effie know something after all?

Just then, Lyman emerged from the private room as well.