Serena's Pov
The office felt heavy that morning. I walked in with a slight weight on my chest, though I couldn’t explain why. Maybe it was the silence of the elevator ride, or maybe it was just the unease that had been growing inside me since I made the second payment.
Bridget was already at her desk when I arrived. She stood quickly as she sighted me, and handed me a folder.
“Good morning, ma’am. These are the updated reports you requested.”
“Thanks.” I appreciated her.
Then I went straight to my office. The folder sat untouched on my desk because my eyes kept drifting to my phone. I sent a message to Mrs. Allen, one of the investors, the night before, asking for an update, but hours had passed with no reply.
Telling myself not to overthink, I unlocked my laptop and refreshed my i
