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.

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

Mitchell

won't we?" she replied, then started

already handed over; there was no reason to stay a

scoffed, shot her a final glare, and stormed

most

she

Walking out of this toxic place was a

she'd packed up, Effie headed straight

...

she knew it, and Lyman

come. The dreaded introduction

carefully wrapped the gifts she'd prepared, her

an upscale neighborhood, and soon pulled up to an impressive manor

the stately old building before her. The sheer grandeur left

blurted out before she could stop

really could be worlds

thought their place was impressive-but compared to this,

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