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.

incredulous. "You...

what? Who told you to spew such filth? Is this

filled with

never been humiliated like this

Effie. That wretched

felt. She'd just been smacked in front

Lloyds were a respected family, and now she'd lost

at Effie. Suddenly, she

fight to the bitter

before Sigrid could touch

arms, his dark eyes cold as

finger on her,

every word

but still

He finally barked, "Sigrid,

much more embarrassment did she want to bring on their

Mitchell's chest, especially after seeing how fiercely Lyman

they to each other? Why did they seem so

mix of jealousy and doubt flickered in Mitchell's

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