Villain Ch 1655. Abort
Inside the building, Mila and Vivian made their way quickly through the lobby toward the elevators.
Their heels tapped in rhythm against the marble floor, echoing in the wide, polished space. The modern lobby's ceiling stretched high above them, glass chandeliers twinkling under the afternoon sun.
And yet, neither of them were really seeing any of it. Not with the way their hearts were still racing.
The tension between them finally cracked the moment they stepped into the elevator.
The doors slid shut, muting the outside world.
Mila was the first to speak, her voice coming out in a whisper-sharp exhale. "Viv…"
Vivian gave her a sideways glance, already knowing what was coming. "I know."
Mila closed her eyes for a moment like she was trying to physically cool her pulse down. "That was… a lot."
Vivian chuckled softly, letting herself lean against the mirrored wall of the elevator. "You're telling me."
