When it was past noon, Val was still working on her desk when her phone suddenly rang.
" Hey Val. It's on. Ms Courtney is out of office" Attorney Chris quickly informed in a hushed tone.
" Alright." Val nodded. Hanging the phone, Val felt a wave of nervousness wash through her being. Her hands trembled uncontrollably and she clenched her fingers into a fist to gather herself. Her gaze became resolute and she breathed slowly.
Val was about to stand when a thought suddenly occured to her. Wasn't she being impulsive, she should confirm first by herself right?
Val checked the time on the wall clock hanging by the right side of the office.
It was only 3:47 pm...
' I should wait till it's past work time' Val thought to herself since it'd be safer then.
' But wouldn't it be suspicious tha
