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 in

say a word. She'd hoped to curry favor with Mrs. Lloyd, but somehow she'd only made things

into her, none of this would have happened. What rotten

jewelry competition had finally

few days later, Effie carefully prepared her résumé and submitted it to Etheridge &

have to wait long for a response: an interview invitation landed in

business suit. She carried

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

once-over, her eyes betraying

quiet confidence, her outfit intentionally simple for the

an

I've already

Please

sharp click of heels echoed across the marble floor. A woman swept into the lobby: a striking figure in a fitted white skirt and a red silk blouse, her makeup flawless, her curves accentuated with

and greeted

replied coolly. She gave Effie a cursory glance, her tone dripping with condescension. "Since when do we let just anyone in