Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 29

After snapping the photo, Suzan quickly tucked away her phone, a triumphant smile playing across her lips. She watched as Effie disappeared into the office building, then hurried in after her.

Effie, you really think you can keep that smug act up forever? Just wait till Mitchell sees this picture. Let's see how long you can play Miss Innocent.

Suzan let out a low, derisive chuckle before turning on her heel and heading straight for Mitchell's office. She knocked briskly, then stepped inside.

When Mitchell looked up and saw her, he immediately pulled her into his arms. "Are you alright?" he asked, concern flickering in his eyes.

Suzan shook her head lightly. "I'm fine-just caught a bit of a chill, that's all."

"Good." Mitchell let out a breath. "So, what was it you said you saw today?" His hands began to wander restlessly over her sides.

Suzan playfully pushed him away. "Hey! Listen to what I have to say first."

phone and opened her photo gallery. "Mitchell, take a look at this. Recognize

glance, but his eyes quickly narrowed, locking onto

There, clear as day despite the distance, was Effie stepping out of a

Effie?” His voice was low, tinged with a cold

though she kept her expression artfully innocent. "I wonder if that's just a friend of hers? I mean, dropping her off this early... unless

let out a harsh, humorless laugh. "I know all her friends. None of them could afford a car like that-hell, that's a limited edition model. Even I couldn't get my hands on one." His gaze was icy, his jaw

Effie's been so eager to break things off and leave the company. Has she found herself a

weighed heavy on his chest, like

let go of Suzan, stood up, and strode

you going?" Suzan called after him, feigning

where he was headed. The

you love pretending to be so

down the hall, his face thunderous, eyes burning with barely contained fury. The image of Effie stepping out