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."

began its slow ascent. Suddenly, it lurched, and

wave of weightlessness

stifled her fear and quickly jabbed at every

floors at high speed, the elevator finally shuddered to

though it wasn't moving anymore, Effie's heart was pounding so loudly she was afraid to move. She pressed the emergency call button, and after a tense wait, a voice finally came through. Effie explained the situation, and the operator assured her that help

Effie heard the sound

her phone's flashlight and swung it toward the woman behind her. The girl's face was

side, her voice gentle. "Hey, are

her voice strained.

We're safe now. I've already called for help- they'll

mind, let me help you,"

of the woman's blouse to help her breathe more easily, then pulled out

clung tightly to Effie's hand. With Effie's calm presence beside her, she gradually began to steady herself. The panic faded

like an eternity before rescue

said, "You're lucky you hit the emergency

let out a shaky breath, feeling as if she'd just survived

you, ma'am," the young woman said, looking at Effie

returned to her cheeks at