Chapter 42

"Effie, how dare you..." Mitchell's expression darkened instantly.

Suzan looked stricken. "Sis, how could you hit someone?"

"Let's not waste time. We agreed on this before-just sign," Effie said, pulling out the papers and handing them over.

"Mitchell, I hope we can part ways peacefully."

Mitchell pressed his lips together, glanced at the agreement, and signed with

clenched teeth. "Effie, I hope you won't regret this."

Effie gave a calm, almost amused smile. "Don't worry. I won't-ever."

Mitchell scrawled his signature furiously.

Suzan, seeing this, finally let out a sigh of relief.

She didn't want them tangled up any longer. Now, the title of Mrs. Lloyd would finally be hers.

"I expect you to transfer the money within three days and settle everything," Effie said, her tone icy.

this someday. You really think you can make

laughed. Mitchell

she replied, then started

already handed over; there was no reason to stay a moment

scoffed, shot her a final glare, and

most insincere smile. "Good luck,

that, she left,

smiled faintly. Walking out of this toxic place was a relief. She was almost

Effie headed straight to

...

before she knew it, and Lyman was taking Effie home to meet

had come. The dreaded

wrapped the gifts she'd prepared, her nerves fluttering as she

and soon pulled up

staring at the stately old building before her. The sheer grandeur left her

your house?" she blurted out

difference between people really could

their place was impressive-but compared

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