Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 207

"Effie, this is wonderful-we finally get to compete together again!" Suzan's voice was bright with excitement.

Randell's eyes gleamed with interest as he glanced between the two sisters. So, there's some history between Effie and Suzan, he thought.

Effie turned to Randell, her tone calm and direct. "Mr. Hoffman, just now you only said you'd consider partnering with us. In that case, I'm not interested in competing."

She paused, her gaze steady. "Unless you can give me a clear answer: If I win, you have to agree to work with me.”

Shirley's eyes widened in surprise. Only Effie could be this bold, she thought. Didn't she worry about offending people with such bluntness?

Even Randell found Effie's forthrightness intriguing.

He couldn't help but wonder what sort of charm Effie possessed to win over someone as stoic as Lyman.

"Effie, isn't your demand a bit much?" Suzan interjected, feigning concern. "You're making things difficult for Mr. Hoffman."

Inside, Suzan was uneasy. Why is Effie so confident? Does she really think she can win? Or is she just putting on a show?

determined not to lose

a friendly match," Suzan added, her

she think she is? Why should he take her

your terms," he

response stunned

composed? In that moment, she

group made their way

signaled for the attendants to

we're not inside yet!"

turning back with a distant smile. "That's odd. Weren't you all here to spend

crowd fell silent. Was he deliberately making things difficult? Who actually came here to spend that kind of cash?

began to murmur

along for the opportunity.

certainty. A $500,000 membership fee?

that, a good number of

watched Randell, thinking he was clever. Not only was he negotiating business, he was running the club well-charging admission at every

of you?" Randell asked,