Chapter 98

By addressing Angelica with her last name, Elliot made it appear as though they were strangers. Angelica could feel her heart throbbing in her chest. Anyone could easily crush her before she could build her influence and wealth. She swallowed her anger in silence. Her tender palm was marked with glaring nail imprints. The three of them shared an elevator. The onlookers decided to take the next elevator. Although they were interested in the gossip, they would rather keep their job. Only their breathing could be heard in the enclosed space. The digits on the upper right panel jumped as they ascended. Angelica stood before the doors. Elliot and Rosie stood side-by-side behind her. Rosie was the first to break the silence. She began, "Angelica, I'm so sorry to keep you waiting. I told Elliot not to wait for me…" She sounded apologetic. Angelica, who could detect the glee in her voice, replied nonchalantly, "I didn't wait for long, though." Her response annoyed Rosie, who expected