Sonia exhaled sharply.
Without giving her a chance to comment, Kelvin turned on the ignition and slowly pulled away from the compound.
He had to give her time—to process everything, to steady herself, to understand what she was about to walk into.
For Sonia, the name in her hand was the least of her worries. What unsettled her more was the relentless pounding of her heart against her chest.
She couldn't tell if it was fear… or anticipation.
Several times, she lifted her hand and pressed it lightly against her chest, hoping to calm the erratic rhythm.
But it refused to settle.
Before long, the SUV rolled to a slow stop in front of the Hort family estate.
The gates were wide open.
Several cars pulled in at the same time—each one more luxurious than the last, their polished bodies gleaming under the muted daylight.
Sonia's fingers tightened slightly around the identity card resting on her lap.
"I'm driving in," Kelvin said.
