The next morning, Lisa made her way to Metacortex, her heart pounding with each step. She kept her head down, hoping to avoid drawing any attention. The last thing she needed was for someone to notice her and become suspicious. She scanned the area, ensuring it
was clear before slipping into the building through the emergency exit.
Lisa was hurt by what Alex said to her last night. It didn’t crossed her mind that Alex really hated her so much. To make the situation worse, she got a document that was sent by Claire’s lawyer. Lisa just hated Claire so much because of her Alex hate her and he doesn’t even want to talk to her again. Back then it wasn’t like this. Everything was fine and peaceful.
Each stair she climbed became heavy. She doesn’t even know what she is doing in Metacortex.
One thing Lisa set her aim on is to ruin Claire with every chance she can get.
Inside, Claire was in a meeting with her team, discussing the latest updates on Cortex 2.0. The atmosphere was tense and focused, everyone engrossed in their tasks.
One of the employees, Mr. Brown, was standing at the front after giving his presentation. As he glanced outside, his expression changed. He frowned, noticing a gathering of people below.
“Mr. Brown,” Claire called, but he remained fixated on the scene outside. Irritated, Claire called again, more firmly this time. “Mr. Brown!”
He snapped his attention back to her, blushing slightly. “Sorry, Ms. Peterson. I just… saw something outside.”
Claire’s irritation was evident. “Are you paying attention to this meeting, Mr. Brown?”
He stammered at an apology. “Yes, I am. But there’s something happening outside. A lot of people are staring at our building.”
Claire’s curiosity was piqued. “What do you mean? What are they staring at?”
Mr. Brown pointed towards the window. “I’m not sure, but there’s a crowd gathering.”
Claire stood up and walked to the window. Sure enough, there was a group of people staring up at the building. She frowned, trying to understand what was happening.
“What are they doing?” Claire wondering curiously. Each one of the employees stood up to see the crowd gathering, then the meeting room burst open. Their attention turned towards the door. Claire’s secretary, Sandra, burst into the office with a look of panic on her face. “Ms. Peterson!” she called out urgently.
Claire looked up, frowning. “What is it, Sandra?”
Sandra took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. “We have a problem. There’s a lady standing on top of the Metacortex building.”
Claire’s eyes widened in shock. “What?” she exclaimed a little too loudly. She quickly gathered herself and turned to the team assembled for the meeting. “This meeting is dismissed. We’ll continue later.” Without another word, Claire walked out of the meeting room, with Sandra following closely behind. As they headed to the lift, Claire demanded more information. “Sandra, who is this lady? Do we know her?” Sandra shook her head. “I don’t know. Security said people outside saw her, but they couldn’t identify her.”
Claire thought for a moment, then said gravely, “This is serious. Sandra, call the police and the fire department immediately. It could be a suicide attempt.”
Sandra nodded, her face still pale. “Understood. I’ll get right on it.” She quickly pulled out her phone and started dialing.
As they reached the lift, Sandra turned to Claire. “What are you going to do?”
“I’m going to see the lady,” Claire replied, her voice firm.
Sandra looked worried but didn’t argue. She knew Claire well enough to understand that she wouldn’t be swayed once she made up her mind.
The lift doors opened, and they stepped inside. Claire pressed the button for the top floor, her mind racing with thoughts of how to handle the situation. The lift ascended swiftly, and Claire could feel the tension mounting with each passing floor. When the doors finally opened, Claire stepped out and made her way to the roof access door. She glanced back at Sandra.
“Be careful Ms. Peterson.”
“I will. Make sure the authorities are on their way.”
Sandra nodded, her phone still pressed to her ear. “They’re on their way, Ms. Peterson.”
Claire gave a brief nod and pushed open the door to the roof. The wind hit her immediately, cold and biting. She saw the lady standing near the edge, her back turned to Claire.
As she stepped out into the open air,
she spotted a woman standing precariously on the edge. “Hello?” Claire called out gently, trying not to
startle her. “My name is Claire
Peterson. I’m here to help.
The woman turned around, and to Claire’s shock, it was none other than Lisa Thompson. Claire’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Lisa? What the heck are you doing on the Metacortex rooftop?”
Lisa, standing on the edge with a dangerous smile, looked back at Claire. “Well, well, if it isn’t Claire Peterson,” she said with a hint of mockery.
Claire took a cautious step closer. “Lisa, don’t do anything stupid.”
Lisa’s face twisted with anger. “Stupid? You think I’d do something stupid like this if it weren’t for you?” she yelled.
Claire frowned, trying to keep her voice calm. “Lisa, you’re out of your mind. I’m only doing what is right.”
Lisa let out a disturbing laugh that sent chills down Claire’s spine. “Right? If it weren’t for you interrupting my wedding with Alex, I’d be Mrs. Harris by now!”
Claire stared at her in disbelief. “You’re mad because of a wedding? That was your fault, Lisa. You were lying to him!”
Lisa’s eyes blazed with fury. “You think you know everything, don’t you, Claire? You ruined my life!”
Claire shook her head. “No, Lisa. You ruined your own life with your lies and manipulation. Alex deserved to know the truth.”
Lisa’s smile faltered, replaced by a look of deep hurt. “You took everything from me,” she whispered.
“Lisa, step back from the edge. We can talk about this. There’s still a chance to make things right.”
Lisa laughed bitterly. “Make things right? There’s nothing left to make right. My life is over!” “”Your life isn’t over, Lisa. You-“
Lisa scoffed. “You’re one to talk,
Claire. You are going to put me in jail! And if I go to jail, my life is over. Don’t you understand? I should have kill you when I had the chance.”
BUMS
From behind Claire, a voice cut through the tension. “Kill who?”
Claire turned to see Matthew making his way toward where she stood. His expression was a mix of concern and confusion.
Lisa mockingly drawled, “Aw, look who’s here. Your partner in crime.” She then turned to Matthew, a smirk appearing on her lips. “Didn’t your boss here tell you?” Matthew’s confusion deepened, and he asked, with an annoyed look, “What does that mean?”
Lisa laughed, a harsh sound that echoed in the room. “Ask your boss.”
Matthew turned to Claire, seeking answers, but Claire averted her eyes, refusing to meet his gaze. She kept her focus on Lisa, her jaw set in determination.
Before any of them could speak
further, the sound of a police siren and the wail of a fire truck filled the air. The noise grew louder, signaling their imminent arrival. Lisa’s face twisted in rage.
“You called the police?” Lisa spat at Claire, her voice dripping with venom.
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