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."

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

"Mrs. Lloyd, please don't get upset. It's not worth risking your health over this. Maybe my sister... she's

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

of frustration in his voice. "Mom, please. Whatever you think

it, but without Effie, there would never

had always thought of Mitchell as

why are you defending her? Who does

calm. "Mom, this isn't the time for pride. The company's thriving,

her out, she's not getting everything she wants. Thirty million? No way. Mitchell, go

already planned

tell you to be there. I hear

Besides, a lot of our partners will be