Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 52

"Yeah, there's a charity gala this weekend. Would you like to go with me?" Lyman asked.

Effie hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Sure."

Their relationship, after all, couldn't stay hidden forever.

......

When Suzan walked through the front door, she found Vera furiously smashing things in her bedroom.

"Mom, what happened?" Suzan rushed over, alarmed.

"Suzan, I'm absolutely livid! The plan fell apart and now I've been blackmailed out

of a hefty sum," Vera snapped, recounting the whole ordeal.

Suzan's brows shot up in disbelief. "What? Does Effie know?"

"No, I paid to keep her quiet. Still, I just can't stomach it. It was such a perfect opportunity!" Vera pressed a hand to her chest, seething with frustration.

tried to soothe her. "And besides, Mitchell really

faint smile.

Mom-there's a charity gala this weekend. Mitchell's invited me to be his date." Suzan's face lit up with

That's wonderful! Suzan, you must seize this chance and become Mrs.

I won't let you

anticipation for the charity gala. The city's elite-socialites and

Lamborghini screeched to a halt at the entrance. The door swung open, and Mitchell stepped

made quite the couple-he was the picture of refined charm, while she exuded a

they appeared, all eyes

and murmurs rippled through the

looks incredible tonight! Who's his date? Didn't he come with someone else

heard they broke up

always want something

got sharp elbows. Not someone you want

clawing her

envious stares. For so long, thanks to her mother's reputation, she'd been looked down on by the

one everyone envied-Mrs. Lloyd. Just