Chapter 12

A short while later, Mitchell left as well, Suzan on his arm.

Suzan's smile was irrepressible, even for herself. When it came to Mitchell, she was determined to win him-no matter what.

Effie returned from the restroom, only to find a new bank notification on her phone.

The string of zeros left her stunned.

She hadn't even had time to register the full amount before her phone started

ringing.

Seeing the caller ID, Effie's heart skipped a beat.

She took a moment to compose herself before answering.

"Mrs. Etheridge, did you get the money?" The deep, smooth voice on the line sent a shiver down her spine.

The sound of "Mrs. Etheridge" startled her so much, she thought her heart might leap right out of her chest.

enough money of my own. I don't

now on, you're Mrs. Etheridge. That means my money is yours too. And, of course, so am

hardly imagine someone as cold and reserved as Lyman saying something

a completely different feeling from the sting

felt a rush of warmth, a sense that she truly mattered to someone. "Alright," she

there's anything you want to buy, go ahead and get it. Don't

"Okay, I understand."

hanging up, Effie was left with a

the present-she really was about to

to

her phone away, Effie headed back to the restaurant's

planned to

with a puzzled frown. "What took you so long? I was about to go looking for you. Wait-what happened to your

"It's nothing. I just ran into

indignation. "What? Those two jerks showed up here? Did they hit you? Where are they? I'll

Don't worry, I slapped Suzan

two, I swear I'll tear

Afterwards, come with

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