Chapter 22

The images of the building where I worked for so many years burning down flash before me as Veronica runs with me, hand in hand, as far away from this place as possible. We turn left onto a side street, and Veronica stops to catch her breath.

-What happened? Veronica's expression becomes impassive. She examines me as if to make sure I'm okay, then positions herself to my right.

-Miss Eleanor! I watched the surveillance cameras and saw a suspicious man with a gun. I knew something was going to happen. So, I got you out of there to protect you. Mr. Black will tell you more!

-How? How do you know Damon? And how did you have access to the company's surveillance cameras?

-I'll wait with you until the car comes to pick you up. She turns as if on cue and scans the area without answering my question.

Her attitude raises questions. Just half an hour ago, we were joking in the office, and now she treats me as if she doesn't know me.

My thoughts are drowned out by the sound of the