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?

spun around, tossed the clothes in her hands back

word. She'd hoped to curry favor with Mrs. Lloyd, but somehow she'd

was all Effie's fault. If she hadn't run into her, none of this would have happened.

jewelry competition had

Effie carefully prepared her résumé and submitted it

a response: an

business suit. She carried her portfolio

with a polite smile. "Good

her eyes betraying a

with quiet confidence, her outfit intentionally simple

you have an appointment?" the receptionist

I've already spoken with

then. Please

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 every

up and greeted her

glance, her tone dripping