Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 75

Chapter 75

Everyone was stunned by Mr. Lloyd's words.

Good Lord! Who would have thought that a piece of such plain-looking wood could be so valuable?

It was simply unbelievable.

Effie's expression was just as surprised as the rest of the crowd.

No one had expected Effie to have such resourcefulness-to actually get her hands on something like this.

Most of the guests had only come to spectate, convinced they'd be the ones quietly watching a spectacle unfold. Now, as it turned out, the real fools were themselves.

Selma slipped the bracelet onto her wrist and nodded in satisfaction. "This was a gift from my granddaughter. It's the most precious present I've ever received, and

I wouldn't sell it to anyone."

Mr. Lloyd burst into hearty laughter. "Madam, you're truly blessed."

Effie offered a soft smile, choosing not to say more.

Her calm composure and elegance drew admiring glances from the guests. Some began to whisper, casting sidelong looks at her.

had both wealth and

asked, “Effie, where did

hint

managed to buy something

responded coolly, "I had someone find it for

the miracle worker; there was nothing too strange or obscure for him

once in a lifetime,

Mr. Lloyd hadn't been there today,

one dared to press

mood lightened, and the party resumed-everyone laughing, eating,

Suzan a

Suzan caught on immediately.

two of them had a

starting to feel hungry. She picked up a piece of cake and began

a waiter passed by, carrying a tray

seemed to be moving a bit too quickly; suddenly, his foot slipped, and he lurched forward. The entire tray tilted, sending wine splashing in Effie's

flash, twisting her body to the side. Even so, a few drops of wine still

instantly stained

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