Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel 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.”

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

A wave of weightlessness followed.

Effie stifled her fear and quickly jabbed at every floor button she could find.

Luckily, after dropping several floors at high speed, the elevator finally shuddered to a stop.

Even though 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 her that help was on the way.

Just then, Effie heard the sound of panicked breathing.

She turned 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 to breathe.

Effie rushed to her side, her voice gentle. “Hey, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?”

The woman swallowed hard, her voice strained. “I'm… scared. I can't breathe.”