Chapter 57

ELOISE

I immediately grabbed my phone and texted Adam when I sat at my desk.

Me: Can we talk?

His reply was quick. I’m preoccupied. What is it, Eloise?

Me: There's a question I want to ask you face-to-face.

Adam: I'm stuck in a meeting until 7:30. Mind waiting for me?

I pondered for a bit, but I replied. Sure. Where can we meet?

Adam: Come by my office. Do you know where it's at?

At the SEG tower? That's where I always wanted to work. My stomach was instantly tied up in knots from the excitement. I quickly visualized him, well-dressed in a designer suit, sitting confidently behind his desk, exuding the same sense of power he always had. Count me in.

Me: I’ll be there.

Upon leaving my office, I remembered I had left my car at home this morning because Chase had given me a ride, so I chose to take a cab instead. I dashed to the lobby and hailed a cab, giving the driver clear instructions to take me to the SEG tower.

I watched the cityscape flying past outside the cab window