Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 307

"Effie, help me."

Annabel spotted Effie and seized on her as if she were a lifeline, reaching out as she hurried over.

Effie jumped, startled. If she hadn't recognized Annabel's voice, she might have thought she'd bumped into a zombie in broad daylight.

"Annabel, are you okay?" Effie asked, her face etched with concern.

"I'm fine, just a little groggy," Annabel replied, rubbing her eyes. "Could you run to the break room in your department and make me a cup of coffee? That'll fix everything."

Effie glanced Annabel up and down. Did she just look tired? Somehow, it didn't seem that simple.

Just then, Luther hurried over, a small box of painkillers in his hand.

"Ms. Annabel, Mr. Etheridge asked me to bring these to you. He said you probably didn't get much sleep and have a headache," Luther said, holding out the box.

Annabel's head was pounding. She took the meds gratefully and muttered, "At least he has a heart."

She turned to Effie. "Effie, please, could you fetch me some coffee? I need something to wash these down."

Effie's lips twitched. Coffee with painkillers? That didn't sound right.

Just as she was about to protest, she caught a glimpse of movement out of the corner of her eye-a shadow darted past.

her gaze. Someone was hiding in the corner, but

Lyman, he'd just walk right out. He wasn't

out again, "Effie,

break room and

it,

pills. Drink this first-once

fine,"

pills with the water, and after a few minutes, some color returned to

.nět

negotiating a deal," she explained. "Had a few drinks

splitting open. I finally feel

huh?"

up

like wanted to. You know how these meetings go-nobody takes you seriously unless you play

to yourself. Next time, just drink less. Or bring Lyman with you-no one would

"Oh, come on. You wouldn't rely on him yourself,

Annabel had

brings you here? Is there someone in Lyman's office you're trying to

thought, Effie really is sharp-no wonder Lyman

mad dog in there. Didn't want to risk getting