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.

one of the private rooms. Want to join

thanks. I'd rather not lose

me? I'm sorry, you know, Mitchell and I..." Suzan pretended to look remorseful, playing her part

upset with you. In fact, I should thank you. If you like picking up someone else's trash, Mitchell's all yours. I don't care. We're done. I hope you two stick together-

you're crazy about Mitchell, but love

pushing, clearly trying to get under Effie's

blood boil. Without thinking, she strode forward and slapped Suzan hard

nerve to flaunt it? Tell

you're just following in your mother's footsteps—chasing after other people's men. Is that your thing? Are you really

stunned, clutching her cheek in disbelief. The smug smile

arguing further and turned to

her eyes filling with tears as she put on her best wounded act. "Effie, I'm sorry! I didn't mean for any of this to happen. You've got it all wrong! There's nothing between me and Mitchell,

minute ago she was gloating, now she was acting like some helpless