Chapter 9

Jussara pressed the elevator button, trying to keep her composure. As it went down, she thought about how things had spiraled out of control. It seemed that since her breakup with Marcos, everything had gone from bad to worse. She sighed, holding back tears. Falling in love with Gabriel had been a mistake, and now she was the one paying the price. Determined, she concluded that she needed a new job.

In the office, Gabriel was still processing what had just happened. His face burned, a