The whispering gradually stopped; people stopped voicing their opinions. Darius put his hands behind his back and looked at Ashley, who was still on her knees before him. He didn’t comment on her act, instead saying,

“I’ve already given you and your brand long enough to move out of here. Yet, you’ve done everything aside from what I asked of you.” He exhaled. “I think I’ve already treated you kindly enough. Now, I’m giving you an official notice of eviction—from now on, this building will beco