Chapter 73

Liana’s office.

She hadn’t picked her call when he called earlier so he resorted to visiting her office to confirm she was okay. When he got to her office, he walked in calmly like he wasn’t already running through worst-case scenarios in his head.

“Hey,” he said to the receptionist, forcing something that resembled a calm smile. “Liana around?”

The receptionist looked up, then shook her head. “Do you have an appointment with her today? She hasn’t come in today.”

“Did she say anything? Like call in or…” He trailed.

“No, I don’t think so.” The woman replied to the best of her knowledge. “If you want to see our boss, Marla, I can…”

No, that’s not necessary,” Steve cut her short and nodded slowly, stepping back. “Alright… thanks.”

He stepped out of the building, the calm slipping more with every passing second. He checked the time again then stepped aside, away from the noise of the street, and scrolled to a number he didn’t usually call unless