As I spoke, I pulled out my backup phone and contacted the company’s bodyguard. James pounced at me to try to snatch the phone away before smashing everything in the office.“Don’t even think about it! Jerry Bale, today will be your doomsday!”The fire outside the office burned brighter and smoke started filling the entire office.Both James and I didn’t have the energy to fight anymore.I coughed violently and covered my nose and mouth with the curtain and fought hard to stay alert. The bodyguard would be here any minute now.Five minutes later, I heard someone banging on the door. Charmaine’s voice as she choked back sobs.“Honey! Are you inside? Are you alright, honey? Don’t be scared! I’ll knock the door down and rescue you!”What was she doing here? How did she manage to enter with such a huge fire burning away?My clouded consciousness slowly grew clearer at her voice. I forced myself up and crawled to the door, saying weakly, “Honey, I’m here… The bodyguards will be here
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