I walked faster as I moved down the hallway. Ryan’s office was only a few steps away, but my heart was beating so hard that I could hear it in my ears.
Then I noticed something strange. His secretary wasn’t at her desk.
I slowed down for a second. “Where is she?”
Normally she was always there during working hours. But I didn’t have time to think about it.
I looked toward Ryan’s office. The door was closed. I took another step. Then I heard voices.
I stopped.
My stomach tightened.
Someone was inside. I moved closer, trying to listen.
The voices were low, and I couldn’t make out the words at first. It sounded more like they were having fun or something.
I held my breath. Was that Clara?
My heart dropped. It had to be her.
She had probably gotten here before me. I imagined her sta
