Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 459

Effie glanced at Fidelia and said, "You've got what you wanted. You bought the mystery boxes, made some money-time to head home."

But Fidelia was reluctant to leave. She found Effie endlessly fascinating.

She looked at Effie, eyes bright. "Aren't you even a little curious to see if I can get a rare one?"

Effie raised an eyebrow. "The rare ones aren't for sale?"

"It's not that," Fidelia explained. "It just means they're hard to get-luck of the draw, you know?"

Effie shrugged. "It's just a marketing ploy. How else do you think these shops sell out so fast if they don't make people chase after something rare?"

Fidelia stared at her, exasperated. "Honestly, you're such a buzzkill."

Effie didn't even bother to deny it. "Yeah, I know I am—"

Fidelia cut her off with a huff. "I know what you're about to say. 'That's just the way

I am. If you don't like it, leave.' Right?"

Effie folded her arms, arching a brow at Fidelia. "Well, if you already know, why keep pestering me? Doesn't seem fair."

little mean?" Fidelia's eyes turned red,

unfazed. "You think I'm mean just because I said a couple of things? Don't forget how you

realized she'd been out of line

sorry... I..."

cut in, her

voice soft and hopeful. “Just

replied flatly, "Not

hand, looked delighted. "Oh, come on, Effie! Open one! I heard first-timers have insane luck maybe you'll

her eyes.

easy

ones be

t makes them valuable

grabbed a box at

registered what was inside, Shirley and Fidelia both shrieked,

in her hand and comparing it to the picture on the box.

That's all it takes to

gaped. "No way is it that simple!" She shoved her phone at Effie. "Look— see for yourself. The odds are insanely

the phone, then handed it back with a shrug. "Yeah,

the rare figurine into her pocket