brakes outside the towering

he seat. She didn't wait for the change. She kicked

The security guards at the front desk gave her startled looks as she

vator bank and slammed her h

and hit the button for the top floor. The do

ip of claustrophobia wrapped around Alexandrea's throat.

d out and gripped the metal handrail, her knuckles turning white. She squeezed her eyes shut and

i

ea gasped for air and stepped

hit her instant

ergy of billion-dollar deals. Today, it was as silent a

one was talking. No one was walking around. The only s

ad down and walked qui

reakroom, a hand shot out, grabb

ace was pale, her e

?" Annie hissed, keeping her

a whispered back, her he

s acting like a psychopath. He fired three VPs before 9 A

omach twisted i

lders. "He's called my desk five times askin

rant, yes, but he never cared about the comings and goings of

ocess the fear, a sharp kn

omen j

His face was a blank, emotionless mask. He pushe

voice clipped and cold. "Mr.

re pity and scurried out of the br

e they were made of lead.

y step felt like a march to the executioner's block. She

doors of the CEO's office. He stepped aside and ges

eath. Her hand trembled as she r