Serena’s POV

The glass doors of Victor Crane’s downtown office loomed like a gateway to hell, the sleek facade hiding the rot I knew waited inside. As Lila and I stepped inside. My heart is pounding with a mix of dread and fear. The fifty grand from Daniel Hawthorne is sitting in my bag, a saving grace I hated needing but I've to save Mia.

Lila's arm brushed mine softly.

I know she's scared but she couldn't let me come alone and I admire her for that.

The lobby was cold, all polished ...