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.

luck. You'll regret this someday. You really think you can make it without me?" Mitchell snapped, his voice full

laughed. Mitchell

she replied, then started

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

shot her a

most insincere smile.

that, she

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

she'd packed up, Effie headed straight to

...

weekend arrived before she knew it, and Lyman was taking Effie

come. The

her nerves fluttering as she got into the

an upscale neighborhood, and soon pulled up to an impressive

old building before her. The sheer grandeur left her

she blurted out before she could

people really

before and thought their place was impressive-but compared to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255