Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 467

Effie suddenly felt the light dim before her eyes. When she looked up, she found herself staring straight into Mitchell Lloyd's gaze.

Her brows knitted in annoyance. "You know what they say-good dogs don't block the path. Move," she snapped.

Mitchell regarded her with a look of helpless exasperation. "Why do you always act so tough around me?" he asked quietly. "I know you better than anyone, Effie. You're just putting on a brave face. If you'd just say the word, I'd have Marian back by your side in no time."

Effie thought Mitchell must have lost his mind. She'd finally gotten rid of Marian, and the last thing she wanted was to invite that nightmare back into her life.

Marian was a handful, and Effie had no desire to deal with her antics again.

"No, thanks," Effie replied coolly. "If you can't get along with her, just fire her. But don't dump her back at Etheridge Group. I can't afford to deal with that kind of troublemaker."

Mitchell's frown deepened. He was convinced Effie was just being stubborn- refusing to admit she needed help.

"Effie, stop pretending you don't care. You-"

Effie almost laughed at how predictable he was. Mitchell had always believed he could read her mind, projecting his own assumptions onto her without ever truly listening.

they were

so self-absorbed, so utterly incapable of understanding anyone

kind. Marian was just a little more unhinged, with even less self-awareness, always parroting workplace drama she picked up from internet videos, talking about "fixing the

that might be

acted so brazenly. No wonder she ended up getting

it wouldn't be long before Mitchell and Suzan finally saw

"Mitchell."

impatient. She glared at Mitchell-how long did he intend to keep talking to Effie? Was he really so oblivious

to help," Effie said, her tone biting, "you could start by pulling your products

into a thin line. He said

a cold laugh escaping her lips. "Can't do it? Then quit acting like you're going out

appreciate it. It's pathetic."

like this, her mocking tone cutting deep. It always got under

already rushed to

the jewelry," he said,

his voice steady.

the best materials-there's real.