By the time they reached the elevator, Stella finally broke the silence.
"Sis, you know... that was the most entertaining meeting I've ever attended."
Alicia shot her a look. "This isn't a show, Stella."
"Sure felt like one," Stella said with a grin. "Did you see Dad's face? He looked like he swallowed a cactus."
Evelyn couldn't help it... a tiny laugh escaped her. "Stella…"
"What? It's true," Stella said, smirking.
The elevator doors opened, and the three women stepped inside. The silence returned as the doors closed, but this time it was peaceful.
When they reached the basement parking lot, Evelyn exhaled deeply, the tension slowly melting away.
Finally, it was over.
Or so she thought.
She walked toward her car, her heels echoing faintly against the concrete floor.
Stella was a few steps behind her, scrolling through her phone, while Alicia called their driver.
Just as Evelyn walked toward her car, a sharp voice rang out from behind.
