CHAPTER 15

Pacing around the patio, Tangie’s eyes fleeted repeatedly across her phone’s screen. She was waiting for him, waiting because he had told her to.

It was almost midnight and Archer was yet to be back from work, ignoring her calls, stirring a gnawing worry in her.

She slumped on the lawn couch fighting off the sense of devastation and panic that had enveloped her.

She had meticulously prepared dinner. She had prepared lunch too thinking he’d be back then.

Unexpectedly, her phone shattered the gloomy mood with a soft ring, she jumped, startled by the unexpected noise.

Glancing at her phone, she realized it was her father.

She wondered what could be so urgent that couldn’t wait till morning.

Without hesitation, she answered the call.

“Tangie, dear. Can I speak to Archer? I need to ask him something.”

“What is it, dad? Is it about work?” Tangie asked, curiosity dripping in her tone.

“Yes, it's about Sterling Group…”

Before Tangie could mention Archer’s absence, she was stopped by the sou

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