Chapter 54

Lyman paused for a moment, then turned around.

Sigrid was utterly stunned by the sight of his impossibly handsome face.

Oh my god. This man is gorgeous.

She could actually hear her own heartbeat pounding in her chest.

At the same time, the jealousy she felt towards Effie reached its peak.

Why was Effie so lucky? How did she manage to meet such an extraordinary man?

Lyman caught the dreamy look in Sigrid's eyes and frowned slightly. "Can I help you?"

Sigrid snapped out of her daze, her voice shrill as she blurted out, "Sir, don't let Effie fool you! She's not some society darling-she's just an ordinary woman. My brother just broke up with her, and you're her next poor victim! She's vain, manipulative "

Before Sigrid could finish, Effie raised her hand and slapped her hard across the face. "Sigrid, you really have a filthy mouth. Did you eat garbage for breakfast?"

The slap rang out, sharp and clear.

In an instant, the entire ballroom fell silent. Every eye turned their way.

her cheek, utterly incredulous. "You... you

Who told you to spew such filth? Is this the famous Lloyd family upbringing? You just publicly slandered me I could sue you for

Sigrid's eyes filled with

had never been humiliated

That wretched

she felt. She'd just been smacked in front of everyone,

respected family, and now she'd lost all

glared at Effie. Suddenly, she lunged,

ready to fight to the bitter

before Sigrid could touch her, Lyman

into his arms, his dark eyes cold as

a finger on

every word edged with

startled, but still

finally barked,

much more embarrassment did she want to bring on their

chest, especially after seeing

to each other? Why did

and doubt

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