Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 14

"Sorry, but I look in the mirror every day. I'll take this scarf." Effie's voice was calm as she handed it to the salesgirl to wrap up.

Mrs. Lloyd's brow furrowed tightly. So this was Effie's true colors, wasn't it?

Gone was the meek, timid daughter-in-law from before. Now, it was as if she'd become a completely different person.

And as if she wasn't done making her point, Effie picked out two more dresses before heading to the register.

Today was a real victory.

Mrs. Lloyd and Sigrid were left standing there, faces stone-cold, forced to watch as Effie walked out, triumphant and unbothered.

Staring at Effie's retreating figure, Mrs. Lloyd's lips drew into a thin line. Her tone was sharp with disapproval. "That Effie-she's becoming more and more unruly." Sigrid scoffed, an unmistakable sneer in her voice. "Don't bother with her, Mom. She's just some penniless woman. No matter how much she pretends, she can't change where she comes from. You should call Mitchell and ask if they've really broken up."

Still fuming, Mrs. Lloyd pulled out her phone and dialed her son.

picked up, she couldn't hold back: "Mitchell, have you

second, then answered with obvious irritation, "Who told you that? We just had a misunderstanding.

finally willing to walk away, thank goodness. A woman from her kind of background isn't fit for you. She's just a fling, Mitchell. Let

chest. "Mom, can you just stay out of

that didn't mean he was ready to let

stubbornness, was furious. "You need to end things with her for good. And

up, Mitchell frowned, unsettled.

trying to get his

some kind

certain: Effie would come crawling back to

happened so many times before-break up,

the end, Effie always returned.

much to ever

left the mall, the tension in the air had finally

thumbs-up. "Effie, that was