Chapter 85

Jake's POV

I parked my rental car in the lot across from the imposing office building. Pictures couldn't do it justice – it was magnificent.

Days in this city had been a slog, but today was the day for action. All I had to do was march in there and demand to see Ms. Dacosta.

Leaving the car, I approached the main entrance. The doorman opened it for me, and I stepped into the lobby. The immaculate space, with its well-organized décor, was a testament to whoever was running the show.

Could Selena really handle something like this? A female CEO at her age? "Wow," I muttered, a mixture of awe and suspicion. "Her parents must have been multimillionaires," I thought, "but why the secrecy?"

Walking up to the receptionist, I found a young woman with a bright morning smile.

"Hello," I greeted her. "Can I help you?" she inquired, still smiling.

"I'm here to see Selena Dacosta."

"Certainly," she replied. "Do you have an appointment?"

"No, unfortunately not."

Her gaze shifted from her computer sc