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."

of anger in her eyes. Her tone turned sharp. "Thirty

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 worth risking your

of disdain. "And why shouldn't she let go?

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

to say it, but without Effie, there would never have been

Lloyds had always thought of Mitchell

grew. "Mitchell, why are you defending her? Who does Effie think she is, coming to us with

his voice steady and calm. "Mom, this isn't the time for pride. The company's thriving, and in the

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

already planned to

Lloyd added, "there's a business dinner tomorrow night. Your father reminded me to tell you to be there. I hear Lyman-the head of the Etheridge family-will be attending. If

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