Chapter 87

Jake's POV

It was Tuesday, and still no answer. My calls went unanswered, my letters ignored. The whole situation was infuriating. Here I was, with a company to run, wasting time waiting on someone to see me.

I parked my car and entered the lobby early, hoping to catch her this time. Whether the guards were new faces or it was the same receptionist, I couldn't tell.

She frowned in my direction but settled into her desk nonetheless. Just then, the glass door whooshed open and there she was: Selena.

Looking like a million bucks in her tailored suit, she was deep in conversation with two bodyguards and a woman who must have been her assistant.

As they approached, I stood up. The receptionist darted a look at a security guard, clearly intent on stopping me. But they were too slow.

"Selena!" I boomed.

Everything screeched to a halt. Not a soul moved. The silence in the lobby was so thick you could practically cut it with a knife.

All eyes turned towards me, and finally, our gazes locked.