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?"

a full spread-tea, fruit platters, and premium

knows how to take care of people. She's not only lovely but also so considerate of her elders. Our Mitchell is lucky to have her- unlike some people, who

lingered on Effie. Lindy, catching the subtext, remembered hearing that Effie's

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

about to

this young lady is...?" Lindy gestured toward

with obvious pride, "This is my son's girlfriend. Isn't she

she is. Just like Effie here-thoughtful, capable, beautiful, and always looking out for me. Sometimes I think she's even

moment, then

to continue the conversation.

Effie. "Shall

two dresses for you. Why don't you try

started by

right now. I trust your taste completely."

soon as Lindy disappeared, Mrs. Lloyd snorted and sneered at Effie. "Well, aren't you clever, Effie? Twisting