Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 66

Mrs. Lloyd stood off to the side, watching the warm, affectionate exchange between Effie and Lindy, her emotions a tangled mess of envy and resentment.

Suzan's eyes widened with surprise. She didn't know Lindy, but seeing Mrs. Lloyd treat her with such deference, she guessed Lindy must be someone of real standing.

Mrs. Etheridge!

Could this be the famously low-profile matriarch of the Etheridge family—the wealthiest family in Neo-Arcadia?

That thought sent a rush of uncertainty through Suzan, and she eyed Effie with newfound suspicion.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Lloyd was treating Effie as if she were invisible, not even bothering to spare her a glance.

Wasn't she a senior, too? Mrs. Lloyd's irritation doubled at the thought.

Suzan, ever perceptive, noticed Mrs. Lloyd's sour mood. She quickly grabbed a cup of tea and walked over. "Auntie, we've been shopping for ages. You must be tired. Why don't you sit down and have some tea?"

high-end boutique had a full spread-tea, fruit

care of people. She's not only lovely but also so considerate of her elders. Our Mitchell

remembered hearing that

dawned on Lindy. Was Mrs. Lloyd so intent on these not-so-subtle digs because Effie was her

about to let anyone bully

Lloyd, and this young lady is...?" Lindy gestured toward

answered with obvious pride, "This is my son's

is. Just like Effie here-thoughtful, capable, beautiful, and always looking out for me. Sometimes I think she's even more attentive than my own son. We're both truly

then forced a laugh. "Yes...

need to continue the conversation. Life

to Effie. "Shall

two dresses for you. Why don't you try

inside out. She always started by checking color and cut, then moved on to fabric and texture before

your taste completely." Lindy beamed and

clever, Effie? Twisting Mrs. Etheridge around your