Growing a strict rule from Felicia: the skills she learned from Felicia were for keeps, for cash, least she was married. That included the she picked up from at Felicia’s–all off–limits for money. if ever blabbed about to anyone, including her mom, Felicia warned, it could nothing trouble. In a that go down well, Craig’s mom Jasmine a transplant, was to hit them with huge of about dollars. Kylie couldn’t handle seeing Craig so stressed, so she did a behind–the–scenes art restoration at price of 300 thousand dollars. A couple of days that, while shopping with Julie, truck rogue and headed for them. think twice; pushed Julie of the way. That was when her life took turn–she ended up paralyzed from the chest down. But in this life, those events were just bad memories that happened yet. In her last life, Kylie never got to see again before she passed. Holding Felicia’s letter now, with its familiar handwriting. was too much. Kylie back the tears; fell, splashing onto the letter. The letter revealed Felicia had one last chance to the future, she’d bequeathed it to Kylie. The was stark: looming crisis that could have been or the very least, it hinted that might not surpass years. But since Kylie the letter, it that she had avoided the catastrophe Felicia foreseen. future was no longer she was now to whatever path she chose. Felicia’s letter ended a gentle note they’d meet again fate but not to force it. Kylie she had to learn how to read from Felicia when she was young, but Felicia always said it was better not to look far into the future. Although hadn’t inherited Felicia’s ability to life’s and turns, she had a sense of the of ancient artifacts. that where she’d put her energy, diving deep into those ancient tomes of Felicia’s “Oh, honey, what’s up? Why you crying?” heartstrings tugged; she’d never been one to cry easily, but seeing her this way was upsetting. I’m good, Noreen,” Kylie sniffled, a through tears. Just Felicia something fierce. With momentarily out for restroom, it hit Noreen she seized the chance to call “You didn’t upset Kylie at the city hall, did you?” Trevor, just packing up marathon day at Walters Group, was taken by the call “Grandma? did she say about Why you think that?” “Kylie’s quiet, I can read the lines, said pointedly. “I when something’s eating at her. “I didn’t do a thing. Trevor defended himself, his massaging his temple as he headed for elevator. Trevor’s mind raced. A fleeting glint of suspicion crossed his eyes. “What’s Kylie after, exactly? I thought she’d stick to the terms agreement since we’ve signed contract, but now it she has other plans. “See you didn’t. ” Noreen admonished. “And you’re coming to get her tonight. Don’t forget what I you–make me a great–grandma soon. Trevor just rolled eyes, the familiar burden of his grandmother’s on shoulders. elevator doors closed, leaving just him and Zach inside. had been his own world ever since they’d returned from the Walters residence. Trevor couldn’t help but notice, “What’s with you?” he asked, a of concern in voice. Zach’s twisted into a grimace as he fingered the pearl pendant around his neck. get what Kylie of my head. She made it seem like thing is… I don’t know, haunted something. an old piece, right? It be cursed. Trevor’s brow arched, his expression cooling as he thought might be fraud. “Don’t let her get to you,” he his leaving no room argument. Zach nodded, the weight of worry lifting. “Sure, sir. Then Zach with of relief, ‘He’s boss. If he says it’s nothing, I believe him. Good news, anyway. This pendant is family treasure, meant to passed down for generations. The elevator was like a rock, then it hit a rough around the twenty–something floors. lights danced before steadied again. They brushed it off as little hiccup, but then the thing started plummet, way faster than should’ve been. Even Trevor, who was usually chill as they come, looked a bit rattled. ‘Dude!‘ Zach cried to himself, eyes bulging, “Not way I saw my day going down, right? The elevator plunged into darkness. voice echoed, a of panic and disbelief. Walters!” “Hold it together. Trevor commanded, his voice steady despite situation. Just when they braced the elevator screeched to a stop. The lights flickered casting a glow over Zach, now a corner, looked up Trevor, who stood unscathed, his gaze sharper than the situation warranted. Zach then took the pearl pendant down glanced a sense of settling in. This is… off,” pulling it off to examine it closer. Lampard wasn’t just yanking my chain, was she?” Trevor, not one entertain such notions, the ceiling. “Get the engineering team on this. need to every elevator, and make sure we’re having a repeat performance tomorrow. Zach replied, his voice still shaky. Exiting the Zach, not quite his usual self, asked, “Mr. Walters, you check Ms. mean, about this pendant. Should I still be wearing it? Trevor glanced at the its undeniable. “Keep it. It a glitch. He dismissed Zach’s words with a of his hand. Zach determination in eyes. “I’ll get on the fix. His mind raced. ‘It seems like the engineering their work out for them. They’ve Mr. Walters a heart- ride. Time for them to their keep ensure every elevator was in perfect shape for day. Trevor into the Walters residence, surprised to see his who usually wasn’t too with him, all smiles with as they watched some reality dating show.