Chapter 20

When Addy arrived at work that day, everyone seemed to be in a hurry as they rushed around the building.

“What’s going on?” she asked another intern, who shook her head and hurried away.

“There you are! Where have you been?”

Addy turned to see Lydia storming toward her with a thunderous look.

“I just got here,” Addy said, confused. “I’m here at my normal time.”

Lydia shook her head and said, “Never mind that. Just follow me. We have an emergency to handle.”

Confused, Addy followed Lydia into an office where Barto and three other people waited.

“It’s about time you showed up,” Barto said, scowling at Lydia.

His scowl faded as he saw Addy. A slow smile crossed his face as he looked at her.

“But I see you have brought me the new talent,” he said, staring at Addy. “Wonderful idea.”

Sighing, Lydia rolled her eyes and said, “I would have been here sooner, but I had to wait for Allison to arrive.”

“Addison,” Addy murmured.

“Whatever,” Lydia said, rolling her eyes a