Chloe’s POV
I sank back into my chair, relief and fear crashing into each other. Whoever sent that message knew exactly where to hit me.
I looked back at the email.
This was not Jack. He was too reckless. Too emotional.
This was calculated.
Margaret.
I closed my eyes briefly and took a slow breath. She was testing me. Letting me know she could reach into my life whenever she wanted.
I straightened and typed a reply.
Do not involve my family.
I hit send before I could overthink it.
The response came almost immediately.
Then stop involving yourself with mine.
My jaw tightened.
I did not reply again.
By the end of the day, my body was exhausted but my mind was alert, sharp with adrenaline. I packed my things carefully, scanning the office before I left. Jack was nowhere in sigh
