Chapter 190
Steve's Point of View
I stood before the massive gates of Robert Cross's company, a monument that reflected his sheer influence and power.
I felt the cold air brush against my face as I contemplated the building, thinking about Jake's words the man Jake claims set a trap for him. I sighed deeply, trying to push the doubts out of my head, then entered the company with hesitant steps.
I headed straight to the reception desk. There was a girl there, so I approached her and spoke in a tone I tried to make sound confident. "Hello, miss. May I meet with Mr. Robert Cross?"
She lifted her head with a formal smile. "Hello, sir. Do you have an appointment with him?"
"No, I don't," I said seriously. "But it's an urgent matter."
"I'm sorry," she apologized with a dry politeness. "You cannot meet him without a prior appointment."
I tried to persist, feeling a slight tension tingle at my fingertips. "Can you at least ask him?"
