Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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 actually hit

was cool and unruffled. "That's right, I slapped you. So what? Who told you to spew such filth? Is this the famous Lloyd family upbringing? You just publicly slandered me I could

eyes filled

never been

Effie. That

wronged she felt. She'd just been smacked in

family, and now she'd lost all

as she glared at Effie. Suddenly, she

to fight to the bitter

touch her,

his arms, his dark eyes cold as

a finger on her, you'll

voice was icy, every word edged

but still

watching the whole scene. He finally barked, "Sigrid,

she

Mitchell's chest, especially after seeing how fiercely Lyman

other? Why did they seem so

mix of jealousy and doubt flickered