Chapter 95
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“Thought you ladies might need a pick–me–up,” he said with a grin. “Thank you, Carlos!” I
replied, grateful for the gesture.
Vesta raised an eyebrow, a mysterious smile crossing her face as she looked between us. “Wow, look who’s playing the hero today!”
Carlos chuckled, glancing at Vesta’s work log. “Just checking in on your progress, Vesta. You know, keeping tabs.”
“Is that so?” Vesta said playfully, a teasing glint in her eyes.
He finished delivering the coffee and stayed for a moment, chatting casually before heading back out.
Vesta leaned closer to me, a teasing grin on her face. “Looks like your presence keeps Carlos
around here.”
I laughed. “Maybe he just wants to make sure I’m staying focused,” I joked back, taking a sip
of my coffee.
Time flew by as Vesta and I continued to talk, sharing ideas and memories. The sun dipped lower in the sky, and I felt a sense of camaraderie growing stronger between us. I realized
how much I had missed this connection.
“Okay, enough reminiscing,” I said after a while, my expression shifting to seriousness. “I
have some information I need to act on.”
“Good idea. What’s next?” Vesta asked, leaning in with genuine interest.
With renewed determination, I took a deep breath. “I’m going to call Blair and tell him to
gather the technicians. I’ll head over to the production floor right now.”
“Do you want me to come with you?” Vesta offered, her concern evident.
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“No, I’ve got this. I need to do it on my own.” I insisted. “I’ll call him now.”
Tdialed Blair’s number, my voice steady. “Blair, I need you to gather the technicians. I’m heading over to the production floor right now.”
“Are you sure you’re okay? You sound exhausted,” he replied, concern creeping into his tone. “I’m fine! I can drive myself,” I insisted, not wanting to bother him.
Just then, Carlos reappeared, his driver opening the door for him. I noticed the bags under his eyes; he looked like he hadn’t slept much either.
“No, let the driver take you back to rest first. You need it,” I said quickly, trying to put him
first.
Carlos frowned, crossing his arms. “Driving while tired is a sign of disrespect for your own safety, Doris,” he insisted firmly.
I sighed, realizing I had no choice. “Alright, fine. I’ll get in the car,” I relented, appreciating his concern even as I felt a bit frustrated.
The car drove us down a busy street, and I tried to clear my mind of everything except the task ahead. But suddenly, a woman dashed out in front of us. Her hair was unkempt, and her clothes were torn and tattered. It took a moment to register who she was.
“Sienna!” I gasped, recognizing the woman barreling down the street without looking.
Just as I thought she might run right into the car, she caught sight of me and lunged forward. “You ruined my life, Doris! You’re a home–wrecker! You stole my fiancé!” Sienna
screamed, her voice filled with rage.
I rolled down the window, my heart racing. “No one is going to keep believing your lies!? I shot back, my tone cold and defiant.
Sienna was a mess, covered in filth and furious. “You think you can walk away from what
you did?” she spat, stepping closer to the car.
I could see the desperation in her expression, but I had no intention of letting her provoke me. “You need to get a grip, Sienna. This isn’t the way to handle things.”
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Handle what? You destroyed my life!” she yelled, her voice rising.
I’ll never let you forget what you did!” she screamed, her voice echoing in the busy street. “Enough!” I shouted back, my patience wearing thin. “I won’t let you ruin my life too.”
As I faced her, I felt a surge of anger and defiance, Sienna’s face contorted with rage, and her eyes burned with an intensity, “You ruined my life!” she screamed, the venom in her voice cutting through the chaos around me. “You’re the reason everything fell apart! You’re a home–wrecker, and you think you can just walk away unscathed?”
My heart raced as Sienna stepped closer, her voice a fierce weapon aimed directly at me. I’ll make you pay for what you’ve done! You think you can just take everything from me and get away with it? I’ll fight you to the death if I have to!”
Sienna’s angry words were still ringing in my head when a black car suddenly came speeding down the street and slammed right into her. In that split second, everything
changed. The world around me blurred, and the noise faded into a dull roar. I couldn’t
believe what I had just witnessed.
Carlos stepped in front of me at the first opportunity and my heart seemed to pause for a few seconds. His strong, warm shoulders completely blocked me from the possibility of
injury.
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