Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 130 This wasnt just about Emma alone anymore ; this was about all those who had mocked Derek , spoke down to him , and treated him as someone less than a human .

His co workers who had whispered behind his back and laughed at his failures finally would know what he could do .

Derek adjusted his now much lighter bag and stepped back into the elevator .

The countup lit up , and with every second , his heart was getting heavier and heavier .

Lets see you survive this , Emma , he said in a low , venomous tone .

The elevator doors opened , and Derek stepped into the 69 floor where Emmas office was ; it was the highest floor in the building .

It would have been his office if he hadnt failed , and he just wanted to look at it one last time before he dies .

Insanely enough , Derek met Emma on the 69th floor .

Instantly , his heart went up to his throat , and for one brief second , he felt the threads of panic start to unravel him .

Then he remembered the face mask .

It covered his identity , and all he had to do was act normally .

As he passed by her , his pace steady and unhurried , he could feel her searing her eyes into the back of his neck .

Emma turned , a flicker of curiosity crossing her face .

There was something oddly familiar about the way he carried himself , something she couldnt quite put her finger on .

Hello .

Emma called , her tone tinged with hesitation .

Derek didnt halt .

His jaw clenched inside the mask , he quickened his pace .

Wait ! Emmas voice was firmer now , her instincts telling her that something was not quite right .

He didnt turn around .

He reached the elevator , pressed the button , and stepped inside just as Emma broke into a run , trying to catch him .

The man with the backpack , wait ! she called again , but the doors slid shut , cutting her off .

Emma stood there for a moment , her breath uneven , her brow furrowed in deep thought .

Something wasnt right .

That man … his walk , his build , his presence , it all felt disturbingly familiar .

She spun on her heels and hurried back to her office , her mind racing .

Without wasting a second , she instructed her secretary and personal assistant to notify security immediately .

Theres some strange man in the building , Emma said , her voice firm and urgent .

Get on it now .

Her team sprang into action , relaying her worries to the security team .

They tried to assure her that everything was in order , but Emmas instincts were screaming otherwise .

She couldnt get rid of the unease , couldnt quiet this nagging little voice inside her head that told her she knew that man .

As the minutes ticked by , Emma forced herself to refocus : the seminar was about to start and required her presence .

She took the lift down to the floor where the seminar will take place and made sure her face was calm even though her mind wasnt .

The memory of the stranger lingered at the back of her mind .

And suddenly her memory flashed .

The back she had seen , the way he walked .

It belonged to someone she knew so well .

Someone dangerous .

Someone the authorities had been hunting for years .

Derek ! Chapter 130 Emmas heart skipped beat Marinas infamous partner in love and crime .

ለለለለለ The men exchanged a look but stepped out of the warehouse .

B After the heavy door slammed shut , Annie turned back to Jim .

Her eyes narrowed , and that playful smile on her lips disappeared and turned to a cold determination .

Where are the videos ? she asked with a clear sharpness in her tone .

Jims eyes widened in panic , but he quickly masked it with a feigned look of confusion .

I dont know what youre talking about , he stammered , his voice shaky .

There are no videos .

Annie gave a bitter laugh , leaning down until her face was inches from his .

Do you really think you can lie to me ? she hissed .

Do you have any idea what Im capable of , Jim ? If you dont tell me what I want to know , youll wish youd never crossed paths with me .

85 % Jim swallowed hard , his Adams apple dancing as he struggled to appear calm , but Annie could see right through it .

His eyes showed pure terror , and it fed her even more .

Let me make this simple for you , she said , her voice low and dangerous .

She reached into her pocket and pulled out a sleek black knife ; its blade gleamed under the dim light .

She twirled it between her fingers , her eyes staring coldly into Jims eyes .

ΑΛΛΟΔ Emmas eyes widened , and the room seemed to spin for a second .

She clinched her fists , trying to steady herself .

What is he doing here ? she muttered to herself , her mind running through every possibility .

Whatever the reason , it couldnt be good .

She jumped up to her feet , her trembling fingers fumbling for her phone as she dialed the head of security .

Have you located the stranger yet ? she barked .

Yes , maam , came the reply .

We just did .

Hes on the same floor as you now .

Emmas breath hitched , her chest felt tight , her lungs constricting as the reality of the situation sank in .

She heard commands being shouted in the background ; the security team were mobilizing itself by the sounds of it .

Its Derek ! she yelled .

Get hold of him ! Do not let him get away from this building ! Just as the words left her lips , heavy footsteps filled the seminar hall .

Emmas heart stopped .

She turned around slowly , the air in the room thick with tension .

There he was .

Standing in the doorway , a gun clenched in his hand , his presence silencing the entire hall .

Derek ! He pulled down his face mask to reveal the face Emma had dreaded seeing again .

A gasp rippled through the room .

Emmas blood ran cold .

Ladies and gentlemen , Derek said , his voice dripping with venom .

Im here to deliver a message .

Emmas knees threatened to buckle , but she forced herself to stand tall .

This cant be happening .

But it was .

Derek was there , Chapter 130 and he was ready to burn everything to the ground .