Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 388

Although Lionel had some clout in Blackmire, things didn’t always go his way once he crossed into the mainland.

Take this time, for instance. He tried to get a land development project off the ground, only to find himself stonewalled at every turn.

Suzan, eager to prove herself in front of Lionel, did everything she could to dig up information on the Irwin family.

To her surprise, her efforts actually paid off—she found out that Mrs. Lawrence would be celebrating her birthday in a few days. Not only that, but Mrs. Lawrence was known for her fondness for Zenith Aroma’s fragrances, so Suzan made a point to come by the boutique and buy some herself.

Suzan remembered that Mitchell had once bought the same fragrance for a business partner. Back then, when everyone else came up empty-handed, only Mitchell managed to secure a bottle—and that was how he clinched the partnership so smoothly.

When the shop assistant spotted Mitchell, she froze mid-step.

She’d been sure she’d imagined it, but now, seeing him up close, there was no mistake.

Suzan had claimed Mitchell was her boyfriend?

Then who on earth was Effie?

Mitchell greeted the staff, “Hi, I’ve bought fragrances here before. I’m also a Black Card member.”

The last time, the staff had treated him with the utmost respect—warm, polite, eager to please.

He assumed flashing his membership would work just as well this time.

To his surprise, their attitude was far less enthusiastic than he remembered. “Just a moment, please. Let me check with my manager,” the assistant said, vanishing into the back of the shop.

In the storeroom, she found Effie helping Mrs. McKenzie resolve a tricky situation. Both women looked pleased with themselves.

“Miss Bagnold,” the assistant whispered, “there’s a man out front who looks really familiar—almost like your ex, Mr. Lloyd. Only, he’s here with another woman, and they’re asking to buy the last batch of Mrs. McKenzie’s handcrafted sandalwood scent. Since you just arrived, I haven’t sold it to them yet.”

Effie instantly understood—Suzan and Mitchell had shown up together.