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."

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

soft pink. "You're too kind," she

the long table, several young society women were already seated, each impeccably dressed, wrists adorned

her with a mix of curiosity

entered, trailed by

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

room and spotted Effie

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

purposefully made

to see you here! Is this your first time at

with a smirk, "Did they start letting just anyone in these days? I guess the standards

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

calmly, "I usually prefer green tea-something light and refreshing, with a subtle

with a hint of mockery. "But compared to, say, Darjeeling or a