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.

his gaze flickering between Effie and Lyman, his mind swirling

but tonight she seemed transformed radiant, as if she'd stepped into a new life overnight, impossible

Someone of Lyman's stature was out of reach for most; how

up? And already she'd

a little too

she lined up her next

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

in him, her own expression turning

it made her uncomfortable. Pressing her lips together, she spoke

Mitchell didn't even respond.

approach them, but quickly realized they were

had clearly noticed Mitchell and Suzan, but she didn't look the least bit surprised. To

slipped her arm through Lyman's, and the two made their

turning white as anger simmered

chatting with friends, but the commotion at the entrance

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