Chapter 96

Effie's smile was polite but distant. "It is a bit of a coincidence, isn't it? Still, first come, first served, Miss Isabel. I'm afraid you'll have to forgive me."

The cufflinks from this brand were rare-each design one of a kind, only a single pair in existence.

Isabel regarded Effie coolly. "Miss Bagnold, forcing something that doesn't belong to you is pointless. I'm sure you've seen the news, so let's not pretend anymore."

Effie raised an eyebrow at that. Oh? So we're dropping all pretenses now?

Before, Isabel had only hinted at things; now she was spelling them out. Effie couldn't really blame her for being so anxious. Carole had her people look into it and found out that Lyman and Effie were already living together.

That morning, Lyman himself had driven Effie out.

What exactly was their relationship? Lovers?

the revelation. She'd always thought Lyman was reserved, emotionally distant,

Effie? It was the

been the only

could Isabel possibly accept this? If Effie had been some remarkable woman from an impressive family, maybe she would have understood. But Effie was

of girl you'd

have that

but the conversation had drifted and she'd forgotten. Now, seeing Isabel's aggressive stance, Nita's brow

getting caught and shamed.

who are you calling a homewrecker? The person unloved in a

tone was cold. "So you and

Isabel like this. But last night

could sense how special she was to Lyman, how

wasn't the type to play around. He was steady, thoughtful. If he truly loved Isabel, why would he

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