Chapter 31 The Elevator Incident Chapter 31 The Elevator Incident Rose didn't wake up until noon. "Violet, did we really see my uncle at the bar last night?" Her memory was a blur. Violet sighed. "You don't remember?" Rose rubbed her temples. "Not much. I just remember you picked a college boy, I picked a guy with muscles, and somehow that jerk Harry showed up." - Harry Rose's childhood sweetheart. They almost got engaged once, but she made a huge scene at the engagement party and called it off. Violet could never quite figure out their relationship. Every time they met, they argued. He didn't do anything to you, did he?" tose raised her voice. "He wouldn't dare!" What about you, Violet? How did you get home later?" hat reminded Violet that her car was still parked behind the bar. Oh, I took a cab back." That's good. What a pity, though. Next time, I'll take you somewhere new. I heard there are a ton of hot college guys there." iolet gave an awkward laugh. "No thanks. I'm really not that into college boys." Not into them? Come on, the way you were staring at that pretty boy yesterday said otherwise. Okay, okay, besties don't lie. I get it!" Rose." A low, familiar male voice came from the phone. "Who are you talking to?" iolet froze. "Don't say it's me. Don't say it's me!" ut Rose didn't hear her. "Oh, Uncle Wayne. I'm talking to Violet." h my God. Ph." lodet didn't wait to hear anything else. She hung up with a sharp click. ist as she was regretting it, Sean came over. Violet, Lily and I have a dient meeting. Pinnacle asked us to stop by. Can you go instead?" Jolet blinked, "Sure, I go Their contract with Pinnade ended on the 27th- today. Of course, Gavin wouldn't miss a chance to make her suffer on the very last day. What a considerate ex. 14:53 112 M Your Uncle 25.0% Chapter 31 The Elevator Incident This time, Ellie let her in without delay. Violet walked into the office and saw Gavin again. She calmly took a seat. "Mr. Braxton, your company's really frugal squeezing work out of people till the last day of a contract." Gavin ignored the sarcasm and slid a contract across the table. "Help me review this service agreement. Carefully. You can go through it here." Violet flipped it open, reading line after line. Her heart sank slightly. - It was a contract Pinnacle signed with a production company for Luna. Savin really spared no expense, hiring one of the top teams in the industry. The eight-figure amount made her lips twitch. He watched her face closely, hoping to see a flicker of sadness. 3ut to his disappointment, there was none. Instead, she reviewed the document seriously, word by word. He had to admit, he'd called her here on purpose. He didn't believe she was truly over him. At that moment, he started to doubt. You're not upset?" His voice dropped low, eyes narrowing. Vithout looking up, Violet chuckled. "Work makes me happy. Why would I be upset?" Mr. Braxton, I'm done reviewing. Other than the last clause about breach penalties, everything looks fine. I've already marked the revision. Please take a look." javin didn't blink as he stared at her face, taking the document. Very good. Ms. Miller, as professional as ever. You really don't want to renew the contract? I could double the retainer." olet looked at the rich fool before her and smiled faintly. "Monarch Law would love to continue our partnership. But for personal reasons, I won't be the lead Пtorney anymore. We have plenty of other talented lawyers. If you don't mind, I can have Attorney Woods meet your assistant tomorrow to discuss renewal." lavin's eyes darkened. "No need. If Ms. Miller doesn't have time, then neither do we." lolet stood up just as Luna pushed open the office door. Gavin, I came-" efore she could finish, she noticed Violet standing inside. ter face froze for a second before she forced a smile. "Oh, Violet, you're here too. I was just passing by and wanted to invite Gavin to lunch. Do you want to join fer tone was polite, but her eyes were practically begging her not to. Aolet thought about teasing her but decided against it. ill she wanted now was to get as far away from this nauseating pair as possible. 'No, I wouldn't want to interrupt your lunch I've got things to do, so Ill be going" A strange irritation rose in Gavin's chest. "Wait. I'll walk you down. I was just about to leave with her." He turned to Laina gently. "Come on, didn't you say you were hungry?" Seriously? Violet cursed silently. 14:53 Loft Mo Havelove of the City W12 Monded Your tinela 25.29% Chapter 31 The Elevator Incident Of course they had to take the same elevator. She stepped in first and pressed B2. Gavin and Luna stood side by side. When the floor indicator hit 12, the elevator jolted twice with a loud clang- and then went completely dark. Violet froze, her body stiff against the wall. 'Gavin, what's happening? I'm scared," Luna whimpered, trembling in his arms. He immediately pulled her close. "It's okay. Don't be afraid. Help will come soon." The emergency button didn't respond, and Gavin's phone had just one bar of signal. Violet, do you have any service?" he asked suddenly. Her voice trembled. "N-No." ensing something off, Gavin frowned. "Violet, are you okay?" Before she could answer, the elevator shook again. Ahhh-!" una's scream drew all his attention. Gavin, I'm scared. What if we can't get out?" le could feel her trembling in his arms and focused on comforting her. urrowing his brows, he dialed 911. "Hello, we're trapped in an elevator at Pinnacle Entertainment, 88 Riverbranch Road." How long will it take you to get here?" fter hanging up, he reassured softly, "It's okay. They said firefighters will be here in ten minutes. Don't cry, sweetheart. I'm here." To one noticed the pale woman crouching in the corner. iolet refused to show weakness. She didn't want to fall apart in front of them. She sank to the floor, gasping for air. he darkness was absolute - she couldn't even see her hand. felt like invisible walls were closing in, suffocating her, pressing from all sides. he couldn't hear their voices clearly anymore. They sounded distant, like echoes underwater. telplessness and sorrow wrapped around her. wen hey sobs came out silent. lavin though he heard faint crying behind him, but Luna's loud sobs drowned everything out. Shh, don't cry. I'm here. I'll always protect you. It's okay, Luna, be good." After twenty minutes, the doors were finally pried open. The moment light flooded in, Violet felt like she could breathe again. "Everyone okay in there?" 14:54 Left Me Hanging at the City Hall? I Married Your Uncle 25.4% Chapter 31 The Elevator Incident Gavin waved. "We're fine. My sister's shaken up she needs to go to the hospital right away." Then, as if remembering something, he glanced back. "Violet, you okay?" Her voice was soft and nasal. "I'm fine. Don't worry about me, Mr. Braxton." Again. Always pretending to be strong. He frowned, annoyed, and didn't say another word. He let the firefighters escort Luna up first. Once outside, he spotted the admin manager and ordered, "There's someone still down there. Send someone to take her home." Then he carried Luna straight to the hospital. Violet's legs were shaking so badly she could hardly stand. The manager recognized her as one of Monarch Law's attorneys. "Ms. Miller, are you alright?" Violet shook her head. "I'm fine. Just... please help me sit down." Rose was admiring flowers in the old villa garden when her phone rang. She answered on speaker. "Hey, Violet, missing me already after one day?" "Rose," Violet's voice was weak. "Can you come to Pinnacle? I'm on the nineteenth floor." 1 "What happened?" Rose's voice shot up. "Are you okay? Don't move I'm coming!" She didn't know what had happened, but the tremor in her friend's voice made her heart clench. Wayne had just gotten out of the car when he saw his niece rushing past. "Rose, where are you going?" "Uncle, something happened to Violet. I'm going to her." Wayne's heart skipped a beat. His fingers twitched. "Alright. Don't panic. I'll come with you." (1) (0) 14:54 25.6% Left Me Hanging at the City Hall? I Married Your Uncle