Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 243

Chapter 243

Effie had barely opened the door when Lyman spun around and pulled her inside.

With a sharp bang, Lyman pressed her against the door, slamming it shut behind them.

Startled, Effie froze. In the dim light of the foyer, she saw Lyman's intense gaze fixed on her, his dark eyes swirling like twin vortices, drawing her in.

Maybe the alcohol was to blame, but there was a hazy, dreamlike quality in his eyes tonight, something softer than his usual sharpness. The shadows softened the angles of his face, making him look almost gentle.

Effie's breath caught in her throat. She stared up at him, forgetting to breathe at all. Her eyes-deep, luminous, almost shimmering-were impossible to look away from.

Lyman reached out, his hand cupping the back of her head, gently pulling her closer.

She tumbled into his arms, feeling the heat of his body even through the thin barrier of fabric between them.

His other hand tilted her chin up-and then he stole her breath and her words with a kiss.

Effie let out a soft, involuntary gasp. "Mmm..."

making his eyes darken further. He closed his eyes, deepening the kiss, hungry

every response until she was left

...

Effie arrived at work, she wore a silk scarf wrapped carefully

it wasn't just for style-it was to cover the

say

lunch, Nita asked Effie

Effie agreed readily.

only reached out because she happened to be

Nita waved from across the

her and

me," Nita announced. "I'm in a terrible mood,

widened. Nita was usually the thrifty type; every penny she

playfully touched Nita's arm. "What's going on? Is hell freezing

on, don't joke. I'm really not in

could see she meant it-Nita's smile was nowhere

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