Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 291

Shirley gave an awkward smile. "Oh, this is the only charm I've got left on me. But hey, a blessing's a blessing, right? It's all the same up there—I just hope it helps a little. I'm like you, you know, one paycheck, doing the work of three people."

Effie laughed. "Isn't that the truth? The more capable you are, the heavier the workload."

Effie took the charm from Shirley and slipped it into her pocket. "Thanks, I appreciate it."

Shirley blushed a little. "Don't mention it."

With Shirley's good wishes, Effie headed out.

When she reached the hotel, she saw the elevator doors about to close. She

hurried forward, calling out, "Hold the door, please!"

Thankfully, someone inside was kind enough to press the 'open' button and wait for her.

It was a beautiful young woman with a gentle face.

Effie nodded at her. "Thanks."

The woman replied politely, "You're welcome."

slow ascent. Suddenly, it lurched, and the lights

wave of weightlessness

stifled her fear and quickly jabbed at every floor button she could

after dropping several floors at high speed, the elevator finally

emergency call button, and after a

then, Effie heard the

her. The girl's face was ghostly pale; she was tugging at her

her voice gentle. "Hey, are you alright?

hard, her voice strained. "I'm... scared. I

spoke soothingly. "It's okay. We're safe now. I've already called for help- they'll be

mind, let

breathe more easily, then pulled out some

to Effie's hand. With Effie's calm presence beside her, she gradually began to

like an eternity

members said, "You're lucky you hit the emergency stop

out a shaky breath, feeling as if she'd

said, looking at Effie with sincere

color returned to her cheeks