“Ma’am, we have arrived,” the driver said with a furrowed brow as he turned to look at Genesis.

She didn’t answer. She only stared at the building. Her building.

Her chest tightened as she thought of the last time she’d walked through those doors. Kieran had been beside her then, his hand anchoring her. Now, the seat beside her was empty. She was alone.

But she needed to be.

With a deep breath, Genesis pushed open the car door and stepped out.

Cameras flashed immediately. Reporters swarmed from the sidewalk, their voices rising in chaotic unison:

“Mrs. Caldwell, is it true you’ve taken over everything from the Caldwell's?”

“Will Caldwell...