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, feigning

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

over Effie, her lips curling into a wicked

was still too green

they'd tried to have her kidnapped, but it had failed. So now, Suzan and

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

Mom," Suzan replied, eyes gleaming. "Just 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

you want, darling-as long as you're happy. Let's get out of here. Our leading man's already impatient." Vera's voice dripped with

you're the best, Mom." Suzan giggled, linking her arm with Vera's

ready. She's

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

Group. The last time he'd met Effie, he'd been smitten, hinting that if

had seized

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