Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 54

Lyman paused for a moment, then turned around.

Sigrid was utterly stunned by the sight of his impossibly handsome face.

Oh my god. This man is gorgeous.

She could actually hear her own heartbeat pounding in her chest.

At the same time, the jealousy she felt towards Effie reached its peak.

Why was Effie so lucky? How did she manage to meet such an extraordinary man?

Lyman caught the dreamy look in Sigrid’s eyes and frowned slightly. “Can I help you?”

Sigrid snapped out of her daze, her voice shrill as she blurted out, “Sir, don’t let Effie fool you! She’s not some society darling—she’s just an ordinary woman. My brother just broke up with her, and you’re her next poor victim! She’s vain, manipulative—”

Before Sigrid could finish, Effie raised her hand and slapped her hard across the face. “Sigrid, you really have a filthy mouth. Did you eat garbage for breakfast?”

The slap rang out, sharp and clear.

In an instant, the entire ballroom fell silent. Every eye turned their way.

Sigrid clutched her cheek, utterly incredulous. “You… you actually hit me?”

Effie’s voice was cool and unruffled. “That’s right, I slapped you. So what? Who told you to spew such filth? Is this the famous Lloyd family upbringing? You just publicly slandered me—I could sue you for that, you know.”

“You—!” Sigrid’s eyes filled with angry tears.

She had never been humiliated like this before.

Damn Effie. That wretched woman!

The more Sigrid thought about it, the more wronged she felt. She’d just been smacked in front of everyone, and accused of being uncivilized.

The Lloyds were a respected family, and now she’d lost all dignity.

Fury blazed in Sigrid’s chest as she glared at Effie. Suddenly, she lunged, reaching to grab Effie’s hair.

She was ready to fight to the bitter end.