Chapter 8. Big Bad Wolf

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Alexis Solace [1ST PERSON P.O.V]

Being the worry wart that I am, I immediately contacted Charlize. Things happened too quickly for me to make my move, but I was hoping she’d know what to do.

She seemed concerned and started asking about what happened in full detail, but after telling her what happened, bit by bit, she said it was better that we left. I don’t know exactly what triggered him to act that way. Was it because the old man was too annoying for him?

We got back to the company, down to the basement parking lot, and he still hasn’t said anything. I checked his emails once we got into the building itself, and I saw a message from a ‘Simmons, C.’ that only said, ‘Answer the call.’ Must be a friend of his who witnessed his unprecedented exit from the brunch.

We got on the elevators and up to the 14th floor. I opted not to add to whatever mood he was experiencing now and just