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.

couldn't hold back:

irritation, "Who told you

designer store, acting completely out of line. If she's finally willing to walk away, thank goodness. A woman from her kind of background

chest. "Mom, can you just stay out of this? It's

that didn't mean he was ready to let Effie go. He'd

And don't give

hung up, Mitchell frowned, unsettled. What exactly was

to

some kind

certain: Effie would come

so many times before-break up, make up,

Effie always returned. This time wouldn't be any

too much to ever walk

mall, the

gave Effie a hearty thumbs-up. "Effie, that was