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."

of surprise crossed the woman's face, quickly replaced by a gracious smile. "What a striking couple you two make.

a soft pink. "You're

were already seated, each impeccably dressed, wrists adorned with luxury bracelets, fingers

on her

then, Adeline entered, trailed by Sigrid and

fuchsia gown that was as bold as it was form-fitting. Suzan

the room and spotted Effie almost at once. A

She'd never attended events like this before. Since when did Effie have the right to show up at

Suzan purposefully made her

surprise to see you here! Is this your first time at an Afternoon Tea Social?"

a smirk, "Did they start letting just anyone

young women exchanged glances but soon one of them smiled and spoke up, "Miss Bagnold, so this is your first time joining us? What

calmly, "I usually prefer green tea-something

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