A few colleagues greeted me.
I smiled.
“Good morning.”
“Good morning, Summer.”
“How are you?”
“Better.”
I kept walking.
Lena gave me a quick hug before heading toward her department.
“Call me if you need me.”
“I will.”
She pointed at me.
“I’m serious.”
“I know.”
Then she disappeared into the crowd.
I continued toward the elevators.
My phone buzzed.
A message.
Mr. Knight’s office. 9:00 a.m.
My stomach fluttered.
I glanced at the time.
8:47.
Perfect.
I stepped into the elevator.
As the doors closed, I caught my reflection in the mirrored wall.
I looked calm.
I wasn’t.
The elevator climbed.
Floor after floor.
When the doors opened, I stepped out.
A receptionist looked up.
“Ms. Rivers?”
“Yes.”
“Mr. Knight is expecting you.”
I nodded.
“Thank you.”
I followed h
