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.

go limp, slumping

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

her lips curling into

was still too green

tried to have her kidnapped, but it had failed.

feel better now? I've always told you, Suzan-patience is key. Never act rashly; you have to

wait till I get her on camera— some juicy photos and videos, then I'll leak them online. Let everyone see what a tramp she really is. She'll be trending for

long as you're happy. Let's get out of here. Our leading man's

Suzan giggled, linking her

Vera's silky voice floated through the door. "Mr. Holt, everything's ready. She's completely unconscious. You

Don't worry, as long as I'm satisfied, your contract is as good as signed. I'll send it over once

he'd been smitten, hinting that if

seized the

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