Chapter 55
Mikhail arrived at Elvira's office a few minutes early. In the hallway, the sounds of light footsteps, the smell of coffee, and the click of keyboards blended together to create a familiar office atmosphere. He knocked on the door. There was no answer from inside.
He slowly opened the door and stepped inside.
The office was empty.
Elvira's large desk was tidy, her chair pushed in, and the window shade was half-drawn. It looked as if someone had just left. Mikhail glanced at his watch. The time was right. He figured Elvira was just running a little late.
He didn't stay by the door. Instead, he moved to the sofa inside and stood by it. He didn't feel like sitting for no reason. A slight unease was building in his chest, but he ignored it. He had learned many times in previous
