Ch. 16: Ventura's Tower

Sariel's point of view

I stayed in the car for a moment, fixing myself. I wanted to look presentable when I faced Maddox. With sweaty hands, I opened the car door and got out, recalling the address of his condo.

123 Ventura's Towers

Penthouse 1430

143 Prestige Avenue

Metropolis, ST 010143

It's only now sinking in on me that this is Ventura's tower and that he lives in a penthouse! I felt frozen where I stood, wondering if I should go through with this. But of course, my only options were to continue or continue. I was so brave before, but now that I'm here, will I back down? I walked to the elevator and pressed the button for the penthouse floor.

Once inside the lift, I tensed up again. Inhaling deeply and closing my eyes, I prayed that he would be inside his penthouse right now. I wouldn't allow my arrival here to go to waste. When the elevator halted and the doors opened, I exited and searched for his door.

I turned left and right, spotting a narrow, well-lit hallway with n