After Lefting Me On The Bridge He Lost His Mind Chapter 19
Truett went rigid, then slumped against the wall as if all the strength had been sucked out of him.
I listened to their ugly argument without a flicker of emotion, then turned and walked toward the elevator.
When I stepped out of the building, it was pouring.
The rain looked just like it had that night on the bridge.
Jenna had already pulled the car up to the entrance. She got out and opened a large black umbrella, holding it steady over my head.
“Deputy Director Mavis, get in. The GM booked a restaurant. We’re popping champagne to celebrate.”
Jenna grinned at me.
I nodded.
“Let’s go.”
I was about to get in the car when Truett’s hoarse voice called out from behind me.
“Mavis!”
He ran straight out into the downpour.
He wasn’t even wearing a coat. His white shirt was instantly soaked through, clinging to his frame. He looked utterly disheveled.
He rushed to the car and reached for the door handle, but Jenna shoved him back.
“Mavis, I’m begging you…”
Truett stood in the rain, his eyes bloodshot, his voice shaking.
“I’ve been suspended. Ryan and the others blocked my number the second they heard. Chloe says she’s quitting, and she’s trying to take the last of my money with her…”Â