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

her close. Janet’s back was pressed

brushed against her ear. Janet could feel his breath

saving her, Brandon’s act made Janet even more anxious than the shaking of the elevator. She immediately tried to shake him off. “Mr. Larson, please let go of

she tried to push Brandon away, but then the elevator shook even more violently all of

move!” Brandon barked, grabbing her

strong 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 nervous, and her heart pounded against her chest

hated being

mature and reliable temperament, which made Janet feel an inexplicable sense of

it, Brandon also made her feel this way. Even though she couldn’t see

he made Janet feel that

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