Kimberly arrived at the Vice Manor just as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting an orange hue across the sprawling estate.
Her time at Caroline's had distracted her enough, though her mind was no less troubled by Caroline's surprising situation. Now her heart raced as she drove up the winding driveway, a mixture of curiosity and dread swirling in her stomach.
She had received Richard's invitation with a blend of relief and anxiety. Relief because he had sounded better, but seeing him would mean lying to his face again, something she was increasingly weary of.
She was certain his invitation had something to do with the trending article about her and Nicholas, the latest topic of gossip in the company. She was sure he had either heard of it or seen it.
