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Elevator. Chapter 26
Chapter 26.Andrianne's heart began to race and her chest tightened as she tried to catch her breath. She felt like the walls were closing in on her and she couldn't escape. She tried to calm herself down, but her mind was racing, and she couldn't focus on anything.Steve noticed that Andrianne was having a panic attack and quickly rushed to her side. He held her in his arms and whispered words of reassurance to her, telling her that everything was going to be okay. Andrianne struggled to breathe, tears streaming down her face as she clung to Steve.Andrianne was still in shock after what had happened. She couldn't believe that the man she had just spent the night with was her first love. The man she thought she had left behind forever. The man who had broken her heart and left her shattered.As Steve tried to explain himself, Andrianne could feel the panic rising inside of her. She tried to control her breathing, but it was no use. She was having a full-blown panic attack.Her chest
Elevator. Chapter 27
Chapter 27.Lucas was boiling with anger as Andrianne gave him the cold shoulder. He couldn't believe how she could be so nonchalant about her actions, especially after he had been so worried about her the previous night. As he stood there staring at her, his fists clenched tightly, she simply shrugged and told him that she was a grown adult, capable of taking care of herself.With that, she walked away from him and he watched as she walked into her room without a second glance back. Lucas stood there for a moment, his mind racing with anger and frustration. He couldn't understand how she could be so dismissive of his feelings.He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down, but the anger only seemed to grow. He decided that he needed to get out of the house and clear his head. Without another word, he stormed out of the door, slamming it behind him.The sound of the door slamming echoed through the house, causing Andrianne to flinch. She knew that she had hurt Lucas with her di
Elevator. Chapter 28
Chapter 28.Lucas sat behind his desk, looking at his computer screen without actually seeing it. He couldn't focus on anything, not even the emails that kept pouring in. He needed to clear his head and think about what he was going to do.After a few moments, he stood up and walked around his office, pacing back and forth. His mind was racing with thoughts, and he couldn't seem to calm down.He picked up his phone and dialed Emily's number. After a few rings, she picked up."Emily, can you come to my office? I need a file," he said, his voice shaking."Sure, I'll be there in a few minutes," Emily replied, trying to keep her voice steady.When she arrived, she knocked on the door and waited for Lucas to invite her in. Emily walked slowly towards him, her eyes never leaving his. She placed the file on the desk in front of him and stood there, her arms crossed tightly across her chest. Lucas looked up at her and noticed how distant she seemed, her usual bubbly personality nowhere to be
Elevator. Chapter 29
Chapter 29.Andrianne paced back and forth in her room, her mind consumed with worry and fear. She couldn't stop thinking about the guns she saw in Steve's closet. What could he possibly need them for? Was he in trouble? Was he involved in something dangerous?She knew Steve was not a violent person, but the sight of those guns made her feel uneasy. Her mind raced with all the possible scenarios. Maybe he was just an enthusiast, collecting guns as a hobby. But the more she thought about it, the more she convinced herself that something was not right.She tried calling Steve, but he didn't answer. She left a message, asking him to call her back as soon as possible. She couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that was consuming her.As she sat on her bed, staring blankly at the wall, her mind began to wander back to the past. She remembered the time she and Steve had spent together, how they had fallen in love, and how everything had fallen apart. She wondered if there was a connection
Elevator. Chapter 30
Chapter 30.Andrianne tossed and turned in her bed, her mind filled with thoughts of her father's threats and Steve's involvement in dangerous activities. She couldn't bear the thought of talking to Lucas and hearing his justification for not taking her safety seriously.As she tried to calm herself down, she heard a persistent knocking on her door. She groaned and buried her face in her pillow, hoping whoever it was would give up and leave her alone. But the knocking continued, growing louder and more insistent.Andrianne gritted her teeth and reached for her pillow, pressing it over her ears in an attempt to drown out the sound. She couldn't deal with Lucas right now, not when she was so upset and confused.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the knocking stopped. Andrianne breathed a sigh of relief and listened as Lucas's footsteps retreated down the hallway. She knew he wouldn't give up easily, but she just couldn't face him right now.Feeling drained and overwhelmed, Andri
Elevator. Chapter 31
Chapter 31.Andrianne woke up with a mix of emotions; she was anxious and nervous about meeting up with Carmen. She got up from her bed, stretched and headed for the shower. After a quick shower, she stood in front of her wardrobe for a moment, scanning through her clothes to pick the perfect outfit for the day. She settled for a simple but elegant sundress with a light floral pattern, accessorized with a pair of beige heels, a matching clutch purse, and a pair of earrings.As she got ready, she styled her hair into a loose bun, leaving a few strands to frame her face. She added some light makeup, emphasizing her natural beauty. Satisfied with her look, she grabbed her car keys, and drove to the restaurant where she was to meet Carmen.The restaurant was located in the heart of the city, overlooking the beach with a beautiful view of the ocean. As she entered, she noticed the chic and elegant interior design, with soft lighting and classic decor. The tables were set with pristine whit
Elevator. 32
Andrianne sat on her bed, still in a daze from the shocking revelation that Steve was working for her father. She couldn't believe it. The man she had trusted and confided in had been lying to her all along. Her thoughts drifted to her mother, who had died mysteriously years ago. Could Steve have had a hand in her death? Andrianne shook her head, trying to dispel the thought. She couldn't jump to conclusions without any evidence.Andrianne heard the knock on her door and knew it was Lucas. She took a deep breath and opened the door. "Hey," he said with a smile. "How was your day?"Andrianne forced a smile. "It was fine, just a little busy with work."Lucas nodded. "I understand. How are you feeling?"Andrianne hesitated for a moment before answering. "I'm okay," she said, trying to sound convincing.Lucas could sense something was wrong, but he didn't push it. "Okay, well let's go downstairs and have dinner. I'm starving."Andrianne followed him down the stairs to the dining room. The
Elevator. 33
CHAPTER 33.As Lucas excused himself to answer the call, Andrianne's mind raced with all sorts of possibilities. Could it be work-related or something else entirely? She tried not to worry too much as she sipped on her wine and waited for Lucas to return.Lucas listened intently to the person on the other end of the line, his expression growing more and more serious with each passing moment. Andrianne watched him curiously from the couch, wondering what could have possibly made him so tense.After a few minutes, Lucas hung up the phone and turned to Andrianne. "That was my business partner," he said, his voice grim. "There's been a break-in at our warehouse. A lot of our inventory has been stolen."Andrianne's eyes widened in shock. "Oh my god, that's terrible. What are you going to do?"Lucas rubbed his forehead wearily. "I don't know. We're still trying to figure out the full extent of the damage. But this is going to set us back a lot. We might even have to shut down for a while un
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