Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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.

agreed-Effie had

her brow and asked, “Effie, where

than a hint of skepticism; she

managed to buy something

had someone find it

the miracle worker; there was nothing too strange or obscure

was the kind of thing you might see once in a lifetime, though Effie herself had seen her share of extraordinary

crowd, though. If Mr. Lloyd hadn't been there today, she

no one dared to press

party resumed-everyone laughing,

Suzan a quick

Suzan caught on immediately.

had a surprise in

day and was starting to feel hungry. She picked up a piece of cake and began to eat,

then, a waiter passed by, carrying a tray with

his foot slipped, and he lurched

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

instantly