Chapter 53

All eyes turned to Effie, and in each gaze was a flash of astonishment.

She looked breathtaking like a proud white swan, regal and pure, her beauty impossible to ignore.

Not far away, Mitchell and Suzan had also turned to stare, their faces frozen with not just admiration, but outright shock.

The heir's date tonight was... Effie?

How could that be?

When did Effie manage to get close to Lyman?

And now the two of them had arrived together at the party.

Lyman was famously low-key, rarely attending events like this. Yet here he was, walking in with a date on his arm, leaving everyone utterly stunned.

Effie and

tonight she seemed transformed radiant, as if she'd stepped

found himself wondering when Effie had even met Lyman. Someone of Lyman's stature was out of reach for most; how had Effie

broken up? And already she'd found someone

a little too

next prospect before

thought sent a chill through Mitchell; his dark eyes grew cold, a storm

him,

on Effie, and it made her uncomfortable. Pressing her lips together, she spoke up

Mitchell didn't even respond.

to approach them, but quickly realized they were treating him

didn't look the least bit surprised.

arm through Lyman's, and the

knuckles turning white as anger simmered beneath

arrived. She'd been chatting with friends, but the commotion at the entrance had drawn

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