CHAPTER 23: A lead on Christian's disappearance

MEREDITH:

Miles's request for me to become his assistant was more than I bargained for. The past three days had been a whirlwind since our trip to the office.

First, Miles had me sign our contract, which I promptly stored a copy of. Then, I found myself moving into Miles's mansion. It still felt surreal that he had agreed to my extreme demands.

To my surprise, he didn't assign me to the maid or guard's quarters as I had expected. Instead, he gave me a spare room in the main house. It was a decision that puzzled everyone.

You see, no one typically stays in the main building. A beautiful, smaller structure housed the guards and maids. Isabel explained that everyone retreats to their quarters once they get their job done because Miles disliked running into people. Exceptions were made for the guards on duty, Brandon, Grenada, Isabel, and now, me.

Whatever Miles's eccentricities were, they didn't bother me. I found myself in a room that would easily cost around two grand if I were to pay f