Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 76

The memory of what that housemaid had just done suddenly clicked into place- Effie understood everything now.

This was Vera and Suzan's twisted idea of a "surprise."

The effects of the sedative began to wear off after Effie sprayed herself with the antidote she'd hidden in her sleeve. Her head cleared almost instantly.

Clamping a handkerchief over her nose and mouth, she quickly scanned the room. The windows were locked tight, and the door had been bolted from the outside.

All of this had been carefully planned.

Then she heard footsteps outside the door.

Someone was coming.

body go limp, slumping onto the bed,

figures slipped quietly into the room. She recognized Suzan's voice, smug and cruel. "Well, Effie, looks like your luck's finally run out. Enjoy the little surprise we've

stood over Effie, her lips curling into a

was still too green to ever

kidnapped, but it had failed. So now, Suzan and Vera

always told you, Suzan-patience is key. Never act rashly; you have to use

replied, eyes gleaming. "Just wait till I get her on camera— some juicy photos and videos, then I'll leak them

happy. Let's get out of here. Our leading man's already impatient." Vera's

the best, Mom." Suzan giggled, linking her arm with Vera's as they

everything's ready. She's completely unconscious. You can go right in and enjoy yourself. I hope

was suave and self-assured. "Thank you, Vera. Don't worry, as long as I'm satisfied,

unfortunately, a key client of The Bagnold Group. The last time he'd met Effie, he'd been smitten, hinting that if he could spend a night with her, he'd be more than happy

seized the