Chapter 5 - The Penthouse Prison
"I am completely serious," Vincent smiled, raising his crystal wine glass. "But you have to sign the non-disclosure agreements tonight. My driver will take you to your apartment to pack whatever you need, and you will move into the Vanguard Tower immediately."
Emma didn't hesitate. She was entirely blinded by the promise of security.
Within two hours, Emma found herself standing in a sprawling, ultra-luxurious penthouse apartment on the 50th floor of the Sterling corporate tower. The view of the snowy city was breathtaking. She had signed the massive stack of employment contracts without reading the fine print.
But as the heavy, reinforced mahogany door clicked shut behind her, the reality of her new life began to set in.
There were no other assistants on this floor. The entire level was eerily silent. She walked over to the massive front door and turned the brass handle to go downstairs to get a coffee.
The handle didn't move. The door was magnetically locked from the outside.
Emma frowned. She pulled out her cheap cell phone to text Vincent, but the screen displayed a complete lack of cellular service. The Wi-Fi network was completely blocked.
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A sudden, sharp spike of terror shot through her chest. This wasn't a luxury apartment. It was a gilded cage.
👉 Why did Vincent lock his new assistant in a soundproof penthouse on the 50th floor?
