Chapter 352

Vinson Elliott leaned in close to Randell's ear and whispered something only the two of them could hear.

Randell froze for a second, then his expression changed dramatically. "You want eighty million for something this simple? Cancel it—I want to take it back!"

Vinson just shrugged. "A deal's a deal. No refunds, no returns."

"Crook!" Randell gritted out through clenched teeth.

"Takes one to know one."

"Fine, then I'll use it too!" Randell shot back.

"That'll cost extra."

...

Effie beat Lyman to the private dining room and was already sitting at the table, lost in thought, when he walked in.

Lyman approached quietly. Hearing someone come in, Effie glanced toward the door-only to find herself caught in the worried gaze of his eyes.

"What do you feel like eating today?"

a little out of sorts and

really have a craving for anything special.

"Alright."

though she said "whatever," Lyman ended up ordering all of Effie's favorites: a spread

but it tasted fantastic-and there was nothing like comfort food to lift

quickly, and by the time they'd finished, Effie

out, there's nothing a good meal can't fix. And if there is well, have

her hand gently and asked in

nothing, really. Just feeling down for no reason. Maybe it's that

asked, puzzled. "Don't like them? Want me to deal with them for

literal interpretation. Deal with

that's not necessary. Honestly, I'd be worried if

whispered in her ear, "Don't worry. If there's ever

thought Lyman was clueless about these things, but clearly, he

sidelong glance. "So you do

answered modestly, "I didn't at first, but later I had Luther

studied them word by word, and

had to stifle a laugh.

wondered if she should praise him, or maybe... just praise

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