The Final Offer

The sound of a phone vibrating echoed against the walls of the room, making it louder than it should be.

Noticing that it was a call from Elise, Vaughn picked up the call and sneaked out of the room.

“Apologies for calling at this hour, Mr. Lockwood. Did I disturb your sleep?” Elise asked.

Vaughn lit a cigarette and gazed at the smoke. “Why are you calling me at this hour in the first place?”

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