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."

elevator began its slow ascent. Suddenly, it lurched, and the lights flickered before plunging them into

of

jabbed at

dropping several floors at high speed, the elevator finally shuddered to

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

heard the sound of

on her phone's flashlight and swung it toward the woman behind her. The girl's face was ghostly pale; she was tugging at her collar, struggling

gentle. "Hey, are you alright? Are

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

"It's okay. We're safe now. I've already

mind, let me

help her breathe more easily,

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

what felt like an eternity before rescue

lucky you

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

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

returned to