Life at the Top

As Carol stood, she waved a hand and said, “No worries, I’m just making the call. It’s up to my uncle to decide what will happen next.”

As she lowered her head to look up his number, Carol opened the door to her office.

Carol had just stepped out of her office when a woman brushed past her.

While waiting for the call to be answered, Carol glanced at the woman who brushed past her and was walking toward her office. Frowning slightly, she said, “Stop.”

The woman paused in her steps.

“What’s your name? Why have I never seen you before?”

The woman stood with her back to Carol. She did not move nor speak.

A bad feeling washed over Carol as suspicion arose in her.

to go forth and interrogate the woman when a hand

to stroke Carol’s smooth, beautifully maintained skin

a shred of her rationale and strength, saying shakily, “Who are you? What do you want? Is

is a kidnapping. But don’t worry, we’re not

arm around Carol’s neck and walked back into the

as a stick. She

she saw Carol being forced back into the office.

earlier placed a dagger at Wendy’s throat. Her ordinary-looking face was expressionless as she

herself to calm down. She gazed coldly

are beautiful.” Aaron’s eyes shone as he looked at Wendy. “You’re the most beautiful

curled her hands into fists and remained

It was impossible to fight back against them, and the best thing she could do now was remain

smart not to scream and make a fuss. I’m not a patient person, you

that’s a shame because