Chapter 82

Eliana

Three weeks later...

I leaned on the elevator, a bag of packed food in my hands, as I glanced at the floor indicator. After staying indoors for three weeks in fear of Nora, I decided to step out and surprise Nicholas for lunch. He had bought a Rolls Royce, specifically for me, and even got a chauffer for me, saying I couldn't stay home forever.

"Hi, how can I help you?" The secretary asked without turning her gaze from the computer screen.

"I'm here to see Nick," I simply stated, holding a laugh when she turned slowly, eyes widening.

"You are the girl who poured coffee on me because I refused to let you in," she pointed at me, recognition crossing her eyes. I thought she wouldn't because I had my hair down to my shoulders, and instead of the tennis skirt I wore that day, I was wearing a floral short dress.

"I'm sorry about that. I was so angry I could barely think straight." It was a genuine apology, and I surely hoped she