A few minutes later, a loud noise sounded from outside the elevator.

Faint voices in a heated discussion could be heard.

“Mr. Larson? We’re going to force the elevator door open. Please take a few steps back and make sure no one’s near the door.”

Someone’s voice came from outside the elevator. Brandon replied to acknowledge him and obediently retreated to a corner. More chaos ensued outside, as though the maintenance personnel were prying the elevator door open with some tools.

Some time passed, but there seemed to be no progress.

Just then, the elevator shook violently.

“Ah!” Janet shrieked, her heart dropping to her stomach. The elevator’s sudden movement made her lose her balance.

the ground, a powerful pair of arms caught her in

Brandon pulled her up and held her close. Janet’s back was pressed against

head until his lips brushed against her ear. Janet could feel

shaking of the elevator. She immediately tried to shake him off. “Mr. Larson, please let go of me. I can stand on my own

panic-stricken that she tried to push Brandon away, but then the elevator

move!” Brandon barked, grabbing

yet steady, and it had the power to snap people back to

managed to calm down somewhat, at least enough to gather her bearings. She was still very

hated being touched by

which made Janet feel an inexplicable sense of security. He also had a strong aura and anyone in front of him

though she couldn’t see his face, she could

reason, he made Janet feel that she could put her

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