Chapter 156

“Ugh, you're so annoying," Effie muttered, cheeks flushing as she spoke.

A moment later, her stomach grumbled loudly.

Lyman grinned. "I'll make breakfast. Come out when it's ready."

"Okay."

After breakfast, Effie headed to the office.

Today she needed to visit the factory.

The Etheridge Group owned its own jewelry workshop, and a client had recently ordered a custom set. Effie wanted to meet the craftsman in person to go over the details.

Some of the techniques were tricky, but to achieve the perfect result, she had to communicate every nuance, making sure the finished piece met the client's expectations.

was done, Effie

join her, but the director had pulled her aside for something urgent at the

So Effie went alone.

to drive herself. Honestly, she preferred

her things and left

since she'd been caught wearing a knockoff, people kept whispering and pointing at her

Isabel stormed to her vanity, swept her collection of expensive cosmetics onto the floor, and let out

in, taking in the chaos. "My dear, what on

with anger, snapped, “Carole, I can't stand this anymore. Everyone knows

she was being paranoid, but Isabel couldn't shake the feeling that people were gossiping

It was suffocating.

all Effie's fault. If it weren't for her, Isabel would never have become everyone's

a minor scandal-it'll blow over soon. Don't worry, I'm here for you. I'll

but resentment still simmered beneath the surface. "It just makes my blood boil, seeing that conniving witch Effie so smug. And now Lyman's

unable to

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