Chapter 330

Once a seed of doubt is planted, no amount of explanation from Lyman could make it go away.

"Put him on the phone," Effie demanded through gritted teeth.

"I told you, he's busy!" Isabel snapped back. Before Effie could react, Isabel hung up.

Effie listened to the steady beep of the disconnected line, her eyes falling on the receptionist who was now dumping the noodles she'd brought into the trash. Fury flared inside her.

She prided herself on her manners, but she saw no reason to be civil to someone so blatantly rude.

Storming over, Effie slapped the receptionist hard across the face. "Pick those noodles out of the trash and eat them," she ordered coldly.

The receptionist stood frozen, clearly not expecting this outburst.

A moment passed before she recovered, clutching her cheek and shrieking, "You crazy bitch! How dare you hit me? I'll make you pay for that!"

attention, but never

back down, lifting her foot as the receptionist lunged

saw the receptionist raise a hand against Effie, his eyes

you think you're

thinking Luther was on her side, blurted, "Luther, you're just in time! This lunatic claims she knows you all, told me

was here, but this woman clearly had no idea she'd

"You're fired."

at him in disbelief, eyes wide and brimming with tears. "Why? I haven't done anything

your own good, you'd better leave now

she is?" Luther gestured at Effie. He almost revealed her identity, but remembered

"Get out."

receptionist shot Effie and Luther a venomous glare. "You pair of

to Effie, lowering his voice apologetically. "Ma'am, I'm sorry. I was on my

"This has nothing to

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