Chapter 496

Chapter 496

"I think we'd better call it off," Effie said. "My ankle's fine now, and everyone's already made their plans. If we postpone at the last minute, it'll just throw everything into chaos."

Lyman shrugged. "Chaos? Hardly. To cheer everyone up, the company will hand out a bonus. That should soothe any wounded feelings."

Effie fell silent. How nice it must be to have that kind of money.

That night, when the cancellation notice went out, people were a little

disappointed at first. But when they saw how generous the bonus was, the group chat instantly came alive. Suddenly, everyone was singing Lyman's praises,

calling him the best boss ever-practically lifting him onto a pedestal.

Lyman, unfazed, put down his phone and glanced at Effie.

was still busy

why the event had

hesitated, embarrassed to admit it

and tossed it aside. "It's late. Are you planning to stay up all night? What

a panda?"

little yelp, rubbing her eyes. "Am I going to

in a faint smile. "Not yet. But if you don't go to

dove under the covers. "Alright, I'm going

said, turning toz Mitchell Lloyd. "Would you pick up a few more jars? Mrs Brown, M Orval,

frowned slightly. Things like this were never his

generous to his family. When Adeline started worrying about. freckles, Effie had given her

effective overnight mastanet

It

her spots, left her skin hydrated and

to her friends. Word spread, and soon enough, Effie's face mask had a

stopped ringing with requests. That's when Adeline realized

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