Chapter 11 His Voice Makes Her Feel Safe
The umbrella blocked half of the light from the streetlamp, so Whitney couldn’t see the fleeting expression on Damian’s face Later, so I won’t gain”
When he saw her clothes dretched, he urged her to go upstairs quickly so that she wouldn’t catch a cold
Whitney nodded. “Okay. Drive safe,” she handed him the umbrella before walking toward the building
Damian watched her disappear into the elevator before turning around.
ed him say, “I have a video conference
He then dialed a number and put the phone to his ear. He said gently. “You know I have to make her change her mind today. I was always with you on her birthday every year Alright, wait for me at the villa”
After hanging up, he quickened his pace.
Afigure holding an umbrella stepped out from behind a tree. They glmed at Damian’s hack before walking in the opposite direction
Inside the elevator, Whitey pressed the button for the 16th floor and spaced out.
Realizing she was starting to waves, she quickly reminded herself that once a decision was made, there was no room for hesitation.
Suddenly, the elevator jolted violently and stopped.
Whitmey froze and looked up at the panel. The number “7” appeared, but it wasn’t complete. It was as if the elevator was about to reach the seventh for but hadn’t quite made it
e quickly pressed the emergency button, which directly connected to the property management.
“Cocka Heights Management,” avoke answered.
I’m the resident of H–16-1 The elevator broke down, and I’m stuck inside.”
The staff member on the other end immediately reassured her, telling her not to worry. They would contact the maintenance workers right away
Onter, it was the maintenance workers of the neighborhood who first assessed the situation. If It was beyond their ability or if it was an emergency, they would immediately report. It to the department.
This was the first time Whitney had encountered such a situation.
Adding to her anxiety was the fact that she had come across a news article about an elevator accident in another neighborhood just a few days ago. It made her so nervous that her palma had begun to sweat.
She: ed out her phone and noticed she still had two bars of signal.
with trembling hands, she dialed Damian’s number.
Whitney knew it was pointless to call him now, but she just wanted to hear his voice. Perhaps it would ease her growing anxiety.
In the past, whenever something upset her, it was Damian who helped calm her down.
The beeping sound continued to echo in the receiver until a mechanical female voice sounded, and the call was automatically disconnected.
Right, he had mentioned having a video conference. It wasn’t a good time to distract him. But in the stillness of the elevator, Whitney’s anty only deepened.
Suddenly, the overhead light flickered twice, and the elevator dropped sharply. It felt like she was weightless for a moment, and Whitney gasped. There was another loud noise as the elevator stopped its descent.
As she looked up at the panel again, it showed the number “5”
She collapsed to the floor. Her pale face was reflected in the elevator mirror. She silently prayed for the maintenance workers to arrive soon.
“Whitney?” A voice suddenly called her name from outside the elevator
“Yes, I’m inade
Whitney wasn’t surprised the person knew her name. After all, property management could easily access the contact information of residents.
the situation serious can it be Hard? How long will it take to get me out?” she asked.
The voice outside answered, “Listen carefully. The maintenance workers are on their way. For now, Ineed you to do exactly what I say ”
At this timber of night, the property staff would be working, but the maintenance workers were already oft dury.
“okay, I’ll follow your instra tioni.” Even though it was a stranger, his voler sothehow made her feel nate.
“First, focus on your breathing Grab the handrail lightly.”
Whinney stoned up slowly, breathing deeply as the held onto the handrail.
nan on the other side of the door knew she had completed the first step as his voice came through again
Thaw, bend your kan slightly, stand in your ton, and keep your head and back pressed against the elevator wall ”
Jabar started to calm down.
conded you mali until the maintenaN
omnu attive before leaving?
your name? You’ve helped murmat you ko a meal
Chapter 11 His Voice Make Her Feel Safe
Someone asked if she was Ms. Spencer, the resident of the 16th Door The maintenance workers had arrived.
About ten minutes later, the elevator doces slowly opened, Whitney was freed, and a female stati member helped her out. As she walked through the crowd, she saw a familiar figure
