CHAPTER 26

I put on the golden dress and ran my shivering hand on the fabric. I could feel the goosebumps on my skin. It still made me jump out of my skin when the sight hovered in my mind. I shook my head.

' I'm not thinking about him. '

I grabbed my matching golden clutch and shoved the keys and my phone in it, but I stopped when I saw Lucinda's message pop up on the screen.

She wanted me to come soon, an hour before the party's beginning time, and check out the arrangements, catering, and decorations. The new owner of the publication was coming.

I dropped the phone in and clicked it to lock.

I locked the door and turned to my car. My heart began to thud loud when I saw that black car again at the same place. Everything stilled inside me for a second. He could be a stalker, or Duante, or Assassin. I don't know.

I hurried to my car and opened the door. I got behind the wheel. I was watching the car through the corners of my eyes.

Panic started to