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“Where have you been? What happened?” Ace was already on his feet and rushing towards her when she ran to her office but she made a beeline for the door, ignoring him and putting the lock in place before he could get to her.

The slam of the door had startled Hailey who had been sitting in her office waiting for her. Hailey was on her feet and by her side in an instant when she saw the alarmed look and tears running down her face.

“Jesus, Iris. What happened? Why do you look so pale?” Hailey had so many questions but Iris was still overwhelmed by what happened and she broke down in tears.

“Oh my goodness” Hailey exclaimed as she watched her boss and friend break down but she still wrapped her hands around Iris to comfort her.

“Iris!!” Ace’s worried voice came from behind the door as he pounded on it frantically “What happened? Did you get hurt?”

Hailey opened her mouth to answer him but Iris shook her head and gave her a pleading look.

Hailey sighed, exasperated but she answered “She