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.

hold back: "Mitchell,

second, then answered with obvious irritation, "Who told you that? We

line. If she's finally willing to walk away, thank goodness. A woman from her kind of background isn't fit

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

he was ready to let Effie go. He'd gotten

son's stubbornness, was furious. "You need to end things with her for good. And don't give her a single share of the company.

up, Mitchell frowned, unsettled. What exactly was Effie up

to get his

was this some

deep down, Mitchell felt certain: Effie would

before-break

returned. This time wouldn't be

much to ever walk away for

mall, the tension

"Effie, that was