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.

utterly incredulous. "You... you actually

spew such filth? Is this the famous Lloyd family upbringing? You just publicly slandered

eyes filled

had never been humiliated like

That

wronged she felt. She'd just been smacked in front

family, and now she'd lost all

as she glared at Effie.

was ready to fight to the bitter

touch

arms, his dark eyes cold

on

every word

flinched, startled, but still unwilling

finally barked, "Sigrid, what on earth are you

much more embarrassment did she

after seeing how fiercely Lyman stood

they to each other? Why did they

and doubt flickered in Mitchell's

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