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 the rack, and stormed off

She'd hoped to curry favor

into her, none of this would have happened.

drama of the jewelry competition had finally

prepared her résumé and submitted it to Etheridge & Co.

didn't have to wait long for a response: an interview invitation landed in her

the day of her interview, Effie dressed smartly in a crisp, understated business suit. She carried her portfolio of designs as she entered the headquarters of The Etheridge

she walked up to the front desk with a polite smile. "Good morning, I'm here to interview for a designer

receptionist gave Effie a once-over, her eyes betraying a

confidence, her outfit

an appointment?"

I've already

Please

in a fitted white skirt and a red silk blouse, her makeup flawless, her

straightened up and greeted her respectfully,

She gave Effie a cursory glance, her tone dripping with condescension. "Since