chapter TWENTY

I whistled as the elevator moved, I was happy and there was nothing anyone could do to prevent that. Waking up in a new environment heightened my feelings of joy once I opened my eyes, that's why I took special care of my appearance in the mirror. I was glowing from spending time with Killian yesterday, no matter how little. It still saddened me that he didn't stay the night but I was happy regardless that everything worked out for us. The elevator doors opened and I stopped short just as Alice came into view, she was glaring at me with her hands on her hips. It was nothing new. I thought we were making headway but it looks like she is up to her old ways. "Good morning Alice," I extended an olive branch. Silence. She ignored me, dropping some files on my desk with a note before walking out. I picked up the note and it read that the next meeting is in ten minutes and I shouldn't be late. I rolled my eyes at her childish display. I picked up a notepad and a pen and proceeded to the confe