Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 73

Mitchell had spotted Effie too, and his gaze grew dark and unreadable.

Contrary to what everyone had expected, Effie didn’t look broken or defeated after leaving him. In fact, she carried herself with a calm, effortless grace.

Effie saw them enter and offered a slight smile, her eyes lingering on Suzan and Mitchell for only a moment—cold and indifferent, as if they were nothing more than passing strangers.

Mitchell frowned, unable to hide his reaction.

He seemed ready to say something, but Suzan grabbed his arm before he could speak.

“Mitchell, let me introduce you—this is my grandmother,” Suzan said quickly.

She’d noticed the way Mitchell’s eyes were glued to Effie, and it made her uneasy. Damn it. That woman better not think she can seduce Mitchell again. Over her dead body.

Mitchell finally looked away from Effie and turned to Selma. “Grandma, I wish you happiness as vast as the ocean and a life as long as the mountains.”

Selma nodded politely. “Thank you, that’s very kind.”

Selma had lived long enough to spot a man’s true character at a glance. She’d seen how Mitchell’s eyes kept drifting to Effie; his charming smile couldn’t hide his wandering attention. Still, seeing how tightly Suzan clung to his arm, Selma decided it wasn’t her place to say anything. If Suzan liked him, that was enough.

“Grandma, here’s the birthday gift Mitchell and I picked out for you,” Suzan said eagerly, pulling out a beautifully wrapped gift box.

Inside was an exquisite emerald bracelet, its green hue deep and flawless, polished to a gentle shine that caught the light like liquid jade.

Selma adored jewelry like this, so Suzan had chosen wisely. Instantly, the surrounding guests were drawn over.

“Wow, that’s quite a gift!” someone exclaimed.