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Chapter 401

Chapter 401

Irwin Lawrence started to make his way over to greet Lyman Etheridge, but one sharp look from Lyman stopped him in his tracks.

Left with no choice, Irwin forced a casual, awkward smile and pretended nothing had happened.

Old Mrs. Lawrence swept over, her face glowing with delight as she greeted Effie Bagnold and Lyman. Her eyes lingered on Lyman, taking his measure, and she nodded approvingly. "Well, aren't you the picture of a gentleman."

Lyman greeted her politely. "Good afternoon, Mrs. Lawrence. I'm Lyman. My wife and I are here today to celebrate your birthday and wish you health and happiness for many years to come."

He handed her a box. "We brought you a small gift."

The moment Mrs. Lawrence glimpsed the elegant bag in Effie's hands, her smile grew even wider. "You're very thoughtful. Zenith Aroma's perfumes don't come by easily."

"I'm glad you like it," Effie replied warmly.

Mrs. Lawrence beamed. "Alright now, don't just stand around-please, everyone, take your seats."

"So, this

at him for a reaction, but Lyman's eyes were unreadable-his

and Mr. Hoffman mention your project's been held up, and that it

expected him to be pleased, but... it didn't really

Lyman squeezed her hand beneath the table

This was his

realized happiness could look so

on it; Mrs. Lawrence was already serving Effie some

smiled. "Thank you, Mrs.

"Oh, don't be so formal. We're all

plate toward Effie. "The shrimp is delicious-you like shrimp, don't you?

"I will, thank you."

No wonder, he thought, that what was supposed to be a family gathering

as time passed and familiar faces relaxed, the atmosphere softened and everyone

enjoyed their meal together, and when dinner ended, the real highlight of

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