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.

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

such filth? Is this the famous Lloyd

filled with

had never been humiliated like this

That

the more wronged she felt. She'd just

were a respected family, and now

in Sigrid's chest as she glared at Effie. Suddenly, she lunged, reaching to grab

to fight to the bitter

touch her, Lyman stepped

Effie protectively into his arms, his dark eyes

finger on her, you'll

was icy, every

startled, but still unwilling to back

finally barked, "Sigrid, what

more embarrassment did she want to bring on their

in Mitchell's chest, especially after seeing how

to each other? Why

confusing mix of jealousy and doubt flickered in

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