Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 102

Either way, she couldn't bring herself to believe that Effie was truly that impressive.

Mrs. Etheridge came over and gently patted her hand. "Effie, you did wonderfully."

Effie offered a modest smile and replied softly, "Mom, I just did my best. I hope I didn't embarrass you."

Seeing her humility, Mrs. Etheridge found herself growing even more fond of her daughter-in-law.

"Embarrass me? You made me proud," Mrs. Etheridge beamed, her joy unmistakable.

She'd originally thought this event would be a chance for Effie to experience something new, but to her surprise, it was Effie who impressed everyone.

Many guests, noticing how close the two seemed almost like mother and daughter-seized the opportunity to come over and strike up a conversation.

It was clear to everyone that Effie had a special bond with the Etheridge family.

What a remarkable woman she was!

Across the room, Suzan clenched her hands so tightly her knuckles turned white, barely resisting the urge to stamp her foot in frustration.

Just wait, she thought bitterly. She'd find a way to strike back sooner or later.

inside—especially since Mitchell had been ignoring her lately. Once, after a few too many drinks, Mitchell had even called out Effie's

it was a humiliation she

that entire night awake,

than to confront Mitchell and demand

after leaving Mitchell, Effie's life would fall apart. She never expected Effie to have any real ability-let alone end up

heir to the

It was infuriating.

but instead, Effie had stolen the

cheerful, when

in, looking effortlessly

socialites, who couldn't

for Effie and Lindy, offering a warm smile. "Mom, Effie, are you finished? I've come to

earlier, but she hadn't answered-no doubt caught up in the tea

he'd grown anxious and

you doing here?

I figured you'd be finishing

"You never used to be this eager. I'd bet you're really here to

not bothering to deny

instantly at

at Lyman's handsome face, feeling

he'd come especially for her, worried she might not feel comfortable in such