Chapter Forty
Venessa POV
The large clock on the wall of the conference center showed that the big event was finally over. It had been a very long, stressful day. I was tired, and my mind was spinning from everything that had happened. All I wanted to do was walk out of those big glass doors, get into a quiet car, and go home.
Khalid was standing right next to me. His large hand was resting gently but firmly on the small of my back. Having him close to me always made me feel safe. He was like a solid wall that nothing could break through. We began to walk slowly across the polished floor of the lobby. The floor was so clean it looked like ice, reflecting the bright lights from the high ceiling.
Around us, Khalid’s security team moved quickly and quietly. They were large men dressed in
