Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 476

"You really have the nerve to give away something made by a tiny no-name company?" Adeline scoffed.

Suzan froze, staring at Adeline in disbelief.

That was hardly what Adeline had said before. She used to rave about those face masks-how soothing they were, especially when her skin acted up at the change of seasons. She'd claimed they worked wonders.

In truth, Adeline had only praised them to be polite. Did Suzan honestly believe some cheap, locally made face mask could ever compare to the expensive, famous European brands?

Suzan's face flushed with indignation. "Aunt Adeline, my dad's factory may be in the States, but several of our ingredients are exported. Even those big luxury brands overseas have to buy from us."

"Enough." Adeline cut her off with a wave of her hand. "I don't want to hear another word of your nonsense. Why are you here today, anyway?"

"Aunt Adeline, why are you and Mitchell both ignoring me? I—" Suzan's voice cracked, and it looked like she might burst into tears at any moment.

Adeline didn't seem the least bit moved; she just looked at her in disgust. "Oh, so now you want to cry? Really? Do you have any idea how much you've hurt Mitchell? Because of your cheating, his company lost a fortune. The jewelry batch you sabotaged was returned, and everything we spent making it is now worthless just gathering dust in storage!"

had been pulled from under her and nearly lost her

then, Effie and Lindy

soufflés had quite a reputation—the sort of treat you had to queue

of Effie and rushed

to be messed with.

let herself fall, collapsing onto the floor. With tears streaming down her cheeks, she looked up at Effie

if

if it's

serious, I know

Don't go having a breakdown in front

I'll shred that letter of leniency and make sure

"You-"

"Effie,