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.

thought that would be the end

fate would have it, while she was out

in the corner of a busy café, slowly twirling her noodles around her fork. Her delicate features seemed almost

elegant, making her all the more

Mitchell spotted her instantly.

made his

napkin, but before she could,

Shirley must have returned from the restroom, but

weren't this

looked up and saw Mitchell's face. Her brow furrowed in annoyance, and she didn't bother

there, napkin awkwardly extended, quickly losing

He said, "Effie..."

a cool glance. "What? Are you about to lose your temper again? We're done,

business

so

a favor and

reality. Right he was here to ask

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

Effie cut him off before

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