Chapter 320

Riyana stood inside the elevator, her back resting lightly against the cold metal wall. The soft hum of the machine moving downward filled the quiet space. She had just finished her session with Lennox, her body tired but her mind even heavier. The elevator slowed, then stopped. The doors slid open. She stepped out, adjusting the strap of her bag on her shoulder. Her thoughts were scattered. For a brief moment, she told herself to breathe, to calm down, to get through it like she always did. Her phone vibrated in her hand. She didn’t even look at the screen at first. Her instinct told her it was Jabco. Lately, he had been checking on her more often, asking when she finished, where she was. She pulled the phone out as she walked, her steps unhurried. Then she saw the message. Her steps stopped. Her heart dropped so suddenly it felt like someone had punched her chest. When are you going to send me the money? I don’t have time. Her fingers went cold. For a second, she couldn’t even breath