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."

anger in her eyes. Her tone turned sharp. "Thirty million?

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

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

his voice. "Mom, please. Whatever you think

but without Effie, there would never have been

always thought of Mitchell as a spoiled

Who does Effie

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

was silent for a moment, her expression icy. "Even if we do buy her out, she's not getting everything she wants. Thirty million? No way. Mitchell, go talk to her. The highest I'll go

understand." Mitchell had already planned to negotiate

you to be there. I hear Lyman-the head of the Etheridge family-will be attending. If you can get to

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