Maya’s POV
The police lights still flashed outside the warehouse as they took Mr Havisham away in handcuffs. My legs felt weak. Liam held my hand tight. Damien Gray stood nearby and gave me a small nod. For one moment I thought the nightmare was finally over. But the last message on my phone burned in my mind. Julian Cross. A new name. A new danger.
The next morning I woke up tired and scared. My body still remembered the fear from last night. I went to the office even though every part of me wanted to hide. Mr Havisham was gone but his rules stayed. When I reached my desk a message waited on my computer. It came from his private account.
“Come to my office now. Stay late today. I have important work for you.”
My stomach dropped. He was still giving orders even after everything. I walk
