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?

Suzan was determined not to

treat this as a friendly match," Suzan added, her voice gentle and considerate. "We

glance. Who does she think she

terms," he said, turning

stunned everyone except

curious. How could Effie remain so composed? In that moment, she reminded him a little

group made their way to

entered first, then signaled for the attendants to close the

not inside yet!" Suzan

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

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

began to murmur

them were skilled riders; they'd only come along for the opportunity. Now, they

like this without certainty. A $500,000 membership fee? They'd need to

that, a good

Randell, thinking he was clever. Not only was he negotiating business,

of you?" Randell