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."

clouded instantly, a flash of anger in her eyes. Her tone turned sharp. "Thirty

spoke softly, as if soothing her. "Mrs. Lloyd, please don't get

snort, her voice full of disdain. "And why shouldn't she let go? She should know

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

to say it, but without Effie, there would never have been an E&M in the

of Mitchell as

Who does Effie think

calm. "Mom, this isn't the time for

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

I understand." Mitchell had already planned to negotiate with

night. Your father reminded me to tell you to be there. I hear Lyman-the head

of our partners