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."

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

a cursory glance, but his

in a tight frown. There, clear as day despite the distance, was Effie stepping

Effie?” His voice was low, tinged

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

"I know all her friends. None of them could afford a car like that-hell, that's a limited edition model. Even I

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

thought weighed heavy on his chest, like a

Suzan, stood up, and

are you going?" Suzan called after

headed. The curtain was about to rise on this little

you love pretending to be so

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