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 flickered before plunging them into

of

stifled her fear and quickly jabbed at every floor button she

dropping several floors at high speed, the elevator finally

button, and after a tense wait, a voice finally came through. Effie explained the situation, and the operator assured her

the

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

her voice gentle. "Hey, are you alright? Are you

her voice strained. "I'm... scared. I can't

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

let

breathe more

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

an

lucky you hit the emergency

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

young woman said,

color returned to