Chapter 176

"Get out of here," I said with a chuckle. Patricia continued, "Or… he's been following you." To my surprise, I actually agreed with her. … The next morning, I decided to talk to Alex after hesitating for a long time. I wanted Oliver to help me investigate whether Lucas had been tracking me. But he wasn't at the office. "Maybe he's sick and took the day off," I muttered, shaking my head as I turned to leave. However, for some unknown reason, the elevator remained stuck on the first floor and wouldn't move. I opted for the stairs after being left with no choice. As I descended, I pulled out my phone, preparing to message Alex. "Scarlett, we're aware of your situation. You should really consider our proposal," a voice echoed below, carrying both a warning and a hint of persuasion. "If you agree, our boss won't treat you unfairly. You don't want to keep living in that run-down place with your mother forever, do you?" I froze, quickly pressing myself against the wall and crouching