Chapter 403

Lyman leaned in close and whispered in Effie's ear, "You have put on a little weight."

Effie froze, speechless.

Honestly, this man had no filter. What woman wanted to hear something like that?

But then Lyman added, "I like you with a bit more weight. Before, you were too thin-there was nothing to hold onto."

A flush crept up Effie's cheeks. She looked away, mumbling under her breath, "Who even talks like that..."

Lyman reached for her hand, his gaze warm. "Whether you're slim or curvy, you're exactly my type."

"You really know how to sweet-talk me."

Lyman smiled. "Time will tell."

Effie's phone buzzed, the screen flashing with a call from Mitchell Lloyd's assistant. She didn't want to answer.

The assistant called again. And again. Eventually, Effie got so fed up that she blocked the number entirely.

Finally, some peace and quiet.

that would be the end

as fate would have it, while she was out having lunch with Shirley, Mitchell showed

noodles around her fork.

and elegant, making her all the more noticeable in the bustling

Mitchell spotted her instantly.

made his way

warm and reached for a napkin, but before she could, a hand holding

Shirley must have returned from the

hands weren't this

furrowed in annoyance, and she didn't bother taking the

awkwardly extended, quickly

He said, "Effie..."

glance. "What? Are you about to lose your temper

no business being

so

a favor

snapped back to reality. Right he was here

down slowly, licking his lips nervously. "Effie, would you come with

Effie cut him off before he could

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