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.

her body go limp,

recognized Suzan's voice, smug and cruel. "Well, Effie, looks like your luck's finally run out. Enjoy the

stood over Effie, her lips

thought Effie was still too green to ever outplay

tried to have her kidnapped, but it had failed. So now, Suzan and Vera

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

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

you want, darling-as long as you're happy. Let's get out of

giggled, linking her arm with Vera's

greeted someone outside. Vera's silky voice floated through the door. "Mr. Holt, everything's ready. She's completely unconscious. You can go right in and enjoy

self-assured. "Thank you, Vera. Don't worry, as long as I'm satisfied, your contract is as good as signed. I'll send it over

Effie, he'd been smitten, hinting that if he could spend a

seized

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