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!"

anymore. We've broken up." Her tone was light, but her eyes betrayed a hint of sadness. "I just wish I hadn't wasted so

story

been swept away,

it all felt

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?

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

this gala to be a bore, but

finished chatting with a few business partners

syrupy voice rang

"Sis, there you are!"

to see Suzan

Mitchell? What do you

was cool, her gaze

perfectly made-up face, but felt nothing but

smile. "Don't be mad, Effie. Honestly, Mitchell still cares about you. Maybe

two."

you, some kind

surprise, then smiled slyly. "Why would I