Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 495

“Dr. Morgan, do you know Effie?” Grace asked.

A moment ago, Granger’s look at Effie had been anything but casual.

For an instant, Grace thought she saw a reflection of herself in him.

Granger’s eyes flickered. He turned to Grace and said, “Sorry, I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Without waiting for a response, he practically made a run for it.

Grace watched him go, a complicated look passing over her face.

Just then, Isabel appeared out of nowhere.

“You’re trying to use Granger to drive a wedge between Effie and Lyman.” Her tone was certain.

Dressed in black sweats, a baseball cap, and a face mask, Isabel was almost unrecognizable. If Grace hadn’t been paying close attention, she might not have realized it was her.

Narrowing her eyes, Grace shot Isabel a warning glare. “What are you doing here? Want everyone to find out you’re faking your limp?”

Isabel’s eyes flashed. “None of your business.”

Grace stared her down, as if seeing right through her. “It’s pointless, you know. Those two are crazy about each other. You’re not going to get between them.”

Isabel’s expression darkened. She gave a cold snort. “Stay out of my business, Grace. You’re hardly one to talk!”

With that, Isabel spun on her heel and stormed off.

Watching Isabel’s retreating figure, Grace felt a sudden clarity.

That question Isabel had asked earlier—there was no doubt she’d already tried to use Granger to stir up trouble between Effie and Lyman. But it hadn’t worked.

Grace’s lips curled into a faint smirk. Not that it mattered. She wasn’t about to make the same stupid mistake Isabel had.

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