Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 206

Shirley forced an awkward smile at Effie. "It's nothing," she said, trying to brush off the tension.

Moments later, Effie and Shirley spotted Randell approaching, surrounded by a

small group.

Effie was just about to stand up and greet him when a waiter appeared out of nowhere, nearly colliding with her.

"I'm so sorry, miss. Are you alright?" The waiter's eyes flickered uneasily as he glanced away, almost as if he was distracted by something in the distance.

Effie frowned but replied, "I'm fine, thank you."

The brief interruption, however, gave Suzan just enough time to beat Effie to Randell's side.

"You're with E&M Group?" Randell asked, turning his cool gaze on Suzan.

Suzan straightened her back and smiled confidently. "That's right. Our jewelry company may be young, but we've already made quite a mark these past few years. I'm sure you've heard of us, Mr. Hoffman."

nodded. "Yes, I have. Your

our proposal. If you have a moment, I'd love for you to look

Hoffman—” Effie's voice cut through Suzan's pitch, stopping her mid- sentence. Suzan shot Effie a glare so sharp it could have drawn

Wasn't this Lyman's wife? What was she doing here, seeking him

wondered if Effie knew he

was oblivious to Randell's thoughts. She spoke clearly, "I'm here on behalf of The Etheridge Group to

Etheridge Group? Randell raised an eyebrow. So, Nelly's so-called stand-in turned

certainly attractive, but she wasn't from any established Neo-Arcadia family-Randell couldn't figure

to see just what Effie

"when The Etheridge Group said they were sending someone

Effie nodded. "That's right."

person hurried over, eager to introduce their own company. Clearly, everyone had done their homework and knew Randell would be here- now they were

amusement. "Looks like we've got quite the crowd today. How

competition? What sort?" someone

"Equestrian. A horse

you couldn't ride, you weren't even eligible to

curled into a smug smile, her eyes