Alex was deep in thought, preparing a final offer on the Florida deal. After their visit, Sarah and Michelle were enthusiastic about the gym’s potential and felt the owner was ready to sell. Alex’s concentration was broken by a loud scream coming from Tanya’s next-door office. Alex slammed her pen down on the desk and stood up. Since Jill had shown up on her doorstep, nearly a month ago, so badly beaten, Alex had been on edge, and Tanya’s bellowing was not helping.
She burst into Tanya’s office. “What in the hell are you shrieking about?”
Tanya’s face was ashen and her eyes wide. “I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. I was just testing the equipment, but…” Her voice trailed off and she turned toward her computer screen.
For the first time since entering the office, Alex heard the loud sounds
