Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 293

Lina recounted the entire incident to Ms. Cooper, her words animated and expressive. Ms. Cooper listened intently, her gaze never leaving her daughter.

Just then, Isabel, distracted, stepped backward and accidentally bumped into the table. The coffee spilled everywhere, splashing across the tablecloth and scattering napkins. Chaos erupted for a moment as everyone's attention snapped to Isabel.

Carole seized the opportunity, gently grabbing Isabel's hand under the table, giving her a reassuring squeeze. Isabel bit her lip, too tense to say a word.

Effie's sharp eyes didn't miss a thing. She looked at Isabel and asked, "Miss Isabel, you seem awfully nervous all of a sudden. Is everything alright?"

Isabel shot Effie a glare and snapped, "And what exactly makes you think I'm nervous?"

Effie just shrugged, flashing a polite smile. “Oh, my mistake. Maybe I read you wrong."

Turning back to Ms. Cooper, Lina said, "Mom, if it hadn't been for her-really, the rescue team said so if she hadn't pressed all those buttons and stopped the elevator, we might not have gotten out safely."

the memory, pulled Lina in

something, she turned to Effie. "Thank

head. "You don't need to thank me. I was in the elevator too. I just did

you have guests to entertain, I won't keep you. I'll be off now. Perhaps we'll

Effie took her

calm, unassuming manner left a favorable impression on Ms. Cooper. Effie hadn't tried to take credit for saving Lina,

to her mother. "Mom, why did that lady

"She's a jewelry designer. I was thinking of commissioning a set for your graduation gift. But she was late-didn't even

eyes widened in disappointment. “That's a shame. She didn't seem like that kind of person

said nothing, her silence

always know what's in someone's heart. Some people only

frowned. "No way. She doesn't

today. Yet somehow she managed to find