Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 99

Effie wore a pale blue dress that fell just below her knees, its hem embroidered with magnolia blossoms in shimmering silver thread. The delicate floral pattern complemented her fresh, understated beauty, lending her a gentle and graceful

air.

On her wrist was a pale lavender jade bracelet, a gift from Lyman, which she wore with quiet elegance.

She'd taken special care with her hair that morning, pinning up her long locks with a vintage hairpin.

Everything about her looked refined, tasteful, and perfectly in keeping with the afternoon's tea party theme.

The moment Effie and Lindy entered the room, all eyes turned to them.

"Mrs. Etheridge, and who is this?" A middle-aged woman in a deep navy gown approached, her gaze sweeping appraisingly over Effie before she smiled politely. Lindy returned the smile and patted Effie's hand affectionately. "This is my dear daughter-in-law, Effie."

Effie offered a courteous smile and nodded. "It's lovely to meet you."

gracious smile. "What a striking couple you two make. Miss Bagnold, you have such

cheeks flushed a soft pink. "You're too kind," she replied

women were already seated, each impeccably dressed, wrists

gazes landed on her with a mix of curiosity and

entered, trailed by Sigrid

was as bold as it was form-fitting. Suzan had clearly put extra effort into her appearance that

room and spotted Effie almost at once. A slight frown creased

before. Since when did Effie have the right to show up at something as refined as an afternoon

purposefully made her

a surprise to see you here! Is this your first time at an Afternoon Tea

with a smirk, "Did they start letting just anyone

one of them smiled and spoke up, "Miss Bagnold, so this is your first time joining us? What sort of tea do you usually

prefer green tea-something light and refreshing, with a subtle sweetness. It's perfect for everyday

remarked, arching a brow with a hint of mockery. "But compared to, say, Darjeeling or a fine aged Earl Grey,