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“Yeah.”
“Freya was out the other day finishing her painting,” he said.
“I know, but it’s been very quiet up here.” I pointed to my head.
“Isn’t that a good thing?”
“Yeah, it is.” I smiled.
“I love you.” He kissed the top of my head. “I’ll see you later. Be safe.”
“I love you too.” I smiled.
I had finished all of my client’s jobs I had and hadn’t taken on anything new since Shaun gave me the apartments to decorate. That was a big project and would take up a lot of my time.
I had some errands to run before meeting Shaun at his office. When the elevator doors opened, I said hi to Selena and walked up to his office.
“Hi, Barb.” I smiled.
“Ava, darling. How are you?” She gave me a light hug.
“I’m good. What are you doing here?”
“I was just talking to Shaun about some investments I want to make,” she said.
“I’ll walk you out, Barb. I’ll be right back, Ava,” Shaun said.
“I’m going to grab a cup of coffee,” I spoke as I followed them down the stairs and to the main area of Sterling Capital. I stopped dead in my tracks when the elevator doors opened, and a man walked in with a gun.
“Everyone down on the floor!” he shouted as he shot the gun off in the air.
Everyone screamed, and we all got down on the floor. I couldn’t breathe, and my heart raced out of my chest.
“Lloyd, put the gun down,” Shaun said as he put his hands up.
“I want everyone’s phones. NOW!” he shouted as he walked around with a large paper bag, collecting everyone’s phones.
“Lloyd. Your problem is with me,” Shaun said. “We can talk about this calmly.”
“Talk about what, calmly? How you ruined my fucking life?” he shouted.
“It wasn’t personal, Lloyd. It was just business,” Shaun said. “I’ll give you anything you want. Just let my employees go.”
“It’s too late for that, Kind,” Lloyd said. “You took over my company, and I lost everything, including my wife and kids. They left me because of you!” He pointed the gun at Shaun.
* * *
Kate
I loved me a good fight, but this was one situation I wasn’t prepared for. I had to think and do it quickly, or this man was going to start shooting up the place. Barb was on the floor next to me, shaking like a leaf.
“Hey, Barbie.” I smiled.
“Kate?” Her brows furrowed.
“Yeah. Try to stay calm.”
“I want everyone sitting up. Come on. Sit up!” Lloyd shouted.
