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."

it lurched, and the lights flickered before plunging

wave of weightlessness

quickly jabbed at

at high speed, the elevator

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

Effie heard the sound of panicked

woman behind her. The

gentle. "Hey, are you alright? Are

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

safe now. I've already called for

let me

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

With Effie's calm presence beside her, she

waited what felt like an eternity before rescue

lucky

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

the young woman said,

to her

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