Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 403

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.

would be

she was out having

café, slowly twirling her noodles around her fork. Her delicate features seemed almost luminous, setting her apart from the

elegant, making her all

Mitchell spotted her instantly.

made his

for a napkin, but before she could, a hand holding a paper napkin appeared in front

first, she thought Shirley must have returned

hands weren't this

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

stood there, napkin awkwardly

He said, "Effie..."

a cool glance. "What? Are you about

business being

so

both a

Right he was here to

napkin down slowly, licking his lips nervously. "Effie, would

cut him off

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