Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel 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.”

Ms. Cooper, still shaken by the memory, pulled Lina in for a tight hug.

Suddenly remembering something, she turned to Effie. “Thank you,” she said sincerely.

Effie shook her head. “You don't need to thank me. I was in the elevator too. I just did what anyone would do. If I hadn't, I'd have been in trouble as well.”

She glanced around at the gathering and added, “Since you have guests to entertain, I won't keep you. I'll be off now. Perhaps we'll talk again another time.”

With that, Effie took her leave.

Her calm, unassuming manner left a favorable impression on Ms. Cooper. Effie hadn't tried to take credit for saving Lina, which made Ms. Cooper appreciate her even more.