Chapter 24

• “Enter.” The voice at the other side of the closed wooden door gave Meilei heart palpitations and a slight lightheadedness. She glanced back at the secretary, nodding towards her to proceed, and hesitated. Courage gone now she was here and she didn’t want to open that door.
• “He’s expecting you.” The young woman coaxed her, unsure what she was stalling for, and moved forward to push the door open on her behalf. Meilei was rooted to the spot. She was unable to breathe, and her hands were trembling so badly that she had to clench them together.
• She inhaled to regain her composure and walked into the office tremblingly, having to force each step.