The Return of Billion Boulevard

Chapter 88

Jill was unusually quiet.

Joy and Jill sat in the back of the car while Dave drove to the hotel Victor had instructed Jill to meet with him.

"Hey. Are you okay? You've been awfully quiet." Joy noted.

"Yea, I'm okay. I just have a lot on my mind." Jill replied.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Joy asked.

Noticing his hesitancy, Joy continued,"It's okay if you don't."

"I'm really nervous about meeting Mr. Grey. He used to intimidate me so much." Jill said truthfully.

"I understand why you feel that way, but I think you'll be okay. It's been a while since you've seen him, right?" Joy asked.

"Yeah, it has been a while, but I still remember how he used to make me feel. He was always so aggressive and dismissive." Jill said.

"I get that, but try to remember that you're not the same person you were back then. You've grown and changed, and you don't have to feel intimidated anymore." Joy said encouragingly.

"I know, but it's hard to shake off those old feelings. What if he still treats me