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..."

light as a feather, brushing over Lyman's nerves and making his eyes darken further. He closed his eyes, deepening the kiss,

her every

...

Effie arrived at work, she wore a silk

it wasn't just for style-it was to

would dare say anything now, even

Nita asked Effie

Effie agreed readily.

who worked in sales, was always out meeting clients; she only reached out because she

over here!" Nita waved from

her and hurried over,

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

she saved after living expenses went home

touched Nita's arm. "What's

her a look. "Come on, don't joke. I'm really not in the

see she meant it-Nita's smile was nowhere

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