Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 67

Lindy was in high spirits. She never had a daughter of her own, but her daughter- in-law had filled that gap in her heart perfectly.

She ended up picking out two more outfits-it truly felt like a successful shopping spree.

Across the store, Mrs. Lloyd caught sight of herself in the mirror. Though she was dressed head-to-toe in designer labels, standing next to Lindy, she looked like a nouveau riche wannabe. There was no denying it; her taste simply couldn't compare.

Especially when it came to the two outfits Suzan had chosen for her gaudy, mismatched colors that made her head ache just from looking at them.

Suddenly, even Suzan started to grate on her nerves.

Suzan noticed Mrs. Lloyd's darkening expression and wisely kept quiet.

Inwardly, Suzan fumed. This old woman is impossible to please.

But when she thought of Mitchell, she swallowed her frustration.

Lindy and Effie left the store chatting and laughing, and Mrs. Lloyd was left fuming. Effie was really becoming a thorn in her side. How did that girl manage to charm Lindy so easily?

tossed the clothes in her hands back onto

She'd hoped to curry favor with Mrs. Lloyd,

she hadn't run into her, none of this would have

jewelry competition had

résumé

to wait long for a response: an

Effie dressed smartly in a crisp, understated business suit. She carried her portfolio of designs

front desk with a polite smile. "Good morning, I'm here to

once-over, her eyes betraying

stood with quiet confidence, her outfit intentionally simple for

you have an appointment?"

already spoken with

Please

fitted white

up and greeted her respectfully, "Morning,

Effie a cursory glance, her tone dripping with condescension. "Since when do we let just anyone