Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 24

"Isn't that Mr. Lloyd? Why is he bringing two women with him?"

"Haven't you heard? Mr. Lloyd broke up with his fiancée. Now he's getting cozy with the one by his side."

"Yikes... that's one tangled web."

Effie ignored the whispers swirling around her. She walked straight to the drinks table, picked up a glass of champagne, and took a delicate sip.

Her eyes swept across the ballroom, scanning the crowd as if searching for

someone.

She'd just seen a message-Lyman had business to attend to tonight as well.

Would he show up?

Meanwhile, Mitchell led Suzan toward a circle of business elites, greeting them with his usual easy charm.

Suzan hung on Mitchell's arm, wearing a sweet, innocent smile, playing the part of the perfect companion.

Nita sidled up next to Effie, having been summoned here by her boss. She glanced at the couple across the room and frowned. "What on earth is going on, Effie? Has Mitchell lost his mind? Parading his new fling around in front of everyone... As if people didn't already know you two were together!"

Her tone was light, but her eyes betrayed a hint of sadness. "I just wish I hadn't wasted so many years on

love story seems

been swept away, hopelessly

all felt like a cruel

grinned, nudging her. "Well, congratulations on your freedom! And hey, there are some real catches here tonight. I heard Lyman's supposed to be here too. I'm dying to get a look—rumor has it

skipped

Was he really here?

let's go mingle." Nita grabbed Effie's hand and pulled

this gala to be a bore,

business partners and had

voice rang

"Sis, there you are!"

up to see

What do you

voice was cool, her

perfectly made-up face, but felt

Honestly, Mitchell still cares about you. Maybe there's

two."

you, some kind of professional actress? Aren't you exhausted from all

"Why would I be tired? The show's