Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 22

Suzan felt a little embarrassed by Mrs. Lloyd's warm welcome, her cheeks tinged with a rosy blush. She nodded politely. "Thank you, Mrs. Lloyd."

Seeing his mother so enthusiastic, Mitchell breathed a sigh of relief and joked, "Mom, this is Suzan's first time here. Don't scare her off."

Mrs. Lloyd laughed, patting his hand fondly. "Oh, you! I'm just excited, that's all. Suzan's such a lovely girl-of course I'm happy you brought her home."

She pulled Suzan over to the sofa and poured her a cup of tea herself, her tone gentle. "Here, Suzan. Have some tea, make yourself comfortable."

Suzan nodded obediently.

Suddenly, Mrs. Lloyd seemed to remember something. "Mitchell, did you ever sort things out with Effie?"

Mitchell's expression darkened a shade. "Not yet, Mom. Effie still holds forty percent of the shares. She says she wants thirty million before she'll hand them over."

tone turned sharp. "Thirty million? She's learned to be greedy, hasn't she,

at the words, though she kept her sweet smile in place and spoke softly, as if soothing her. "Mrs. Lloyd, please don't get upset. It's not

Lloyd gave a dismissive snort, her voice full of disdain. "And why shouldn't she

Whatever you think of her, Effie really does own forty

without Effie,

thought of Mitchell

Who does

isn't the time for pride. The company's thriving, and

do buy her out, she's not getting everything she wants. Thirty million? No way. Mitchell, go talk to her. The highest I'll

understand." Mitchell had already planned to

Your father reminded me to tell you to be there. I hear Lyman-the head of the Etheridge family-will be attending. If you can get to know him, you'll never have to

Mom. I'll be there. Besides, a lot of our partners will be attending too." This was a