#Chapter23

SHE WAS GONE

JOY

I was anxious as I entered the elevator with Vincent, my heart racing and her hands trembling. But I knew, outside the elevator door was a girl waiting, a girl who was just like me—afraid.

“Are you alright?” Vince asked.

I only nodded. Olivia was Vincent’s ex and that scared me as well. I shouldn’t have compared myself to that woman and yet...

The elevator door dinged and I took a deep breath while the door opened. A polished floor of black marble and bright white ceilings greeted my eyes, and I walked out.

Vince’s penthouse was beyond luxurious. But that didn’t matter at that...