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."

quickly replaced by a gracious smile. "What a striking couple you two make. Miss Bagnold, you

a soft pink. "You're

several young society women were already seated, each impeccably dressed, wrists adorned with luxury

approached, their gazes landed on her with a mix

Adeline entered, trailed by

drew attention-especially Suzan, who wore a vibrant fuchsia gown that was as bold as it was form-fitting. Suzan had clearly put extra effort into her appearance that day, right down to

Effie almost at once. A slight frown creased

attended events like this before. Since when did Effie have the right to show up at

purposefully made her way

surprise to see you here! Is this your first time at

chimed in with a smirk, "Did they start letting just anyone in these

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

"I usually prefer green

tea is nice," another woman remarked, arching a brow with a hint of mockery. "But compared to, say, Darjeeling