Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 117

Effie took a seat and was caught off guard by the scene before her: the table was set with two sets of gleaming silverware and pristine plates, flanked by a pair of crystal wine glasses and a bottle of Bordeaux from 1982.

She blinked in surprise. Lyman had never struck her as the thoughtful, detail-

oriented type.

She'd assumed they were just going out for a casual dinner-nothing more.

But clearly, Lyman had planned something special.

After a minute, Lyman, as if performing a magic trick, produced a huge bouquet of red roses from a side table.

He walked over and said, "These are for you. Do you like them?"

Effie's eyes widened in astonishment. She accepted the flowers, her heart

pounding with excitement she barely contained.

Was this the first time he'd ever given her flowers?

She buried her face in the bouquet, inhaling the sweet, intoxicating scent.

she said softly, a shy smile tugging at

met his gaze. His dark eyes were like polished obsidian, mysterious and magnetic-one look and

smile flickered at the corner of Lyman's mouth. "I'm glad you do. Let's enjoy

with two perfectly cooked

beautifully plated steak-charred on the outside, tender and pink within,

fork and knife, slicing off a small piece with practiced grace, then brought it to her

tender, juicy, and kissed with a

smile playing on her lips. "How is it?" he asked quietly. Effie nodded, her eyes shining with satisfaction.

his wine glass, and swirled the crimson liquid. He raised his glass in

it gently against his. The crystal rang out

wine was rich and velvety, laced with hints of fruit and

she couldn't quite figure out why Lyman was acting so out of

the romantic

off in thought, Lyman

"Why did you decide to take me out

married," Lyman replied. "Every couple deserves

seen online earlier. She couldn't help but

to make

paused, realization dawning in his eyes. So she really

tone was open and matter-of-fact as he explained, "That's just