Chapter 8
Gia walked back into the familiar building that housed the offices of Carosa Holdings and smiled. It was like she hadn’t been gone at all. It had only been a few days, but it felt like a lot longer. So much had happened.
Sandra smiled at her and said, “Go on up, honey. Heard what happened. Glad you’re okay.”
“Thanks.”
Carol was far more casual. She squealed when she saw Gia and got up to hug her. “I saw the news. I can’t believe it. I am never getting involved in politics. Are you okay?”
“Tired and sore, but otherwise I’m good.” She glanced at the desk where a timid blonde in a bland gray skirt set peered at them from around the computer screen. “Ah, I’m here to see Mr. Carosa.”
The girl blinked at her a few times. “What’s your name?”
Carol burst out laughing.
“It’s Miss
