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.

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

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

designer store, acting completely out of line. If she's 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 me introduce you to someone

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

he was ready to let Effie go.

good. And don't give her

up, Mitchell frowned, unsettled. What

to get

some

felt certain: Effie would come

before-break

always returned. This

loved him far too much to ever walk away

Nita left the mall, the tension in the air had finally

hearty thumbs-up. "Effie, that