Chapter 5

Elena—POV

"Mr. Ford," I said as he stepped out of the elevator, holding his suitcase and key. He gazed at me, surprised, but maintained his arrogant demeanour. I stepped aside to let him pass.

"Are you staying in the penthouse next to me?" I asked.

"Hmmm," he replied.

"Cool, then we'll be neighbours. And I wanted to thank you for saving my life," I said with a smile. He nodded and walked away without saying anything, leaving me frustrated by his cold arrogance.

As soon as I stepped out of the building, the media swarmed around me like vultures and paparazzi, taking pictures and thrusting microphones at me. My security team made a path for me to get into my car.

I tried not to think about the rumours that my ex-fiancé, Jake, was spreading to ruin my career. But as soon as I got to my office, Janice told me the producers were waiting for me.

"Ms. Hayes, right on time," Producer Christian said with a smile.

"I take my work and time seriou