Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 151

Suddenly, Effie caught sight of a familiar figure—Granger.

He was dressed simply in a crisp white shirt and black slacks, still every bit the gentle, refined man she remembered. He stood with a few classmates, speaking in low voices.

As Effie glanced his way, Granger happened to look over at her too.

Their eyes met across the room.

Effie offered him a polite, reserved smile before looking away.

She didn’t notice the way Granger’s gaze lingered on her, deeper and more thoughtful than before.

He watched her for a few seconds, only turning away when she did. Then, with a subtle, almost imperceptible smile at the corner of his lips, he took a sip from his glass.

Sarah had noticed everything from the moment Effie walked in.

Especially Granger’s lingering gaze—Sarah’s eyes flashed with jealousy.

After all these years, why was Effie still the center of attention?

Effie was surrounded by a group of girls, chatting easily. She wore a simple dress, yet looked more radiant than anyone else in the room, no matter how carefully they’d put themselves together.

Her face was fresh and natural, untouched by makeup, with a delicate beauty that stood out all the more when she smiled.

Magee, ever the enthusiastic host, bustled around greeting classmates and making sure everyone found a seat.

Once everyone had settled, Sarah turned to Effie with a half-smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Effie, you came by yourself? Where’s your boyfriend?”

Effie gave her a cool glance, already sensing trouble. “Isn’t this a class reunion? No one brought plus-ones.”

Sarah was momentarily at a loss for words, but then she pressed on, her tone dripping with false concern. “Right, but I heard you and Mr. Lloyd broke up? You’d been together for years, hadn’t you? What a shame.”