Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 10

The next day at noon, Nita invited Effie to lunch at Elliott's Cozy Room, worried that Effie might not be coping well.

Elliott's Cozy Room was nestled in a bustling part of downtown, prime real estate surrounded by lush gardens—a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city's chaos.

Halfway through the meal, Effie excused herself to the restroom, only to unexpectedly find Suzan standing in front of the mirror, touching up her makeup.

Suzan was dressed in a flowing Valentino dress, her makeup flawless, every inch a picture of delicate charm and innocent beauty.

Catching Effie's reflection in the mirror, Suzan pressed her red lips together, then smiled slyly. "What a coincidence, Effie!"

Effie hadn't expected to run into her nemesis here of all places. Just her luck. Suzan was like a stubborn stain-impossible to get rid of no matter where she went.

When Effie said nothing, Suzan flashed a challenging grin.

in one

"No thanks. I'd rather

you know, Mitchell and

through her act and refused to back down. "I'm not upset with you. In fact, I should thank you. If you

know you're crazy about Mitchell, but love doesn't follow any

clearly trying

mother made Effie's blood boil. Without thinking, she strode forward and slapped Suzan hard across

and then have the nerve to

"Or maybe you're just following in your mother's footsteps—chasing

her cheek in disbelief. The smug smile vanished, leaving

no interest in arguing further and

wounded act. "Effie, I'm sorry! I didn't mean for any

at the sudden shift-was Suzan possessed or something? A minute ago she was gloating, now she was