Chapter 44
Outside the car window, the world was bright and serene.
Zina’s grip on the steering wheel loosened, a sense of calm settling over her.
Skyline Plaza, aptly named for its towering height, dominated the city center.
The already immense skyscraper was a monument to opulence, its gilded façade gleaming with a special finish that screamed luxury.
The ground level was a sea of high–end cars, a constant stream of the city’s elite coming and going.
After finding a parking spot, Zina didn’t get out right away. She sat in her car, watching the people mill about.
She waited until the clock on her dashboard read nine sharp before getting out and heading toward the entrance.
An event of some kind seemed to be taking place today, with all sorts of people passing through the doors.
As she reached the entrance, a security guard stepped in front of her.
“Ma’am, do you have an appointment? There’s a private event today. No unauthorized entry.”
He delivered the line automatically, only then taking a proper look at her.
She was dressed simply, with no expensive jewelry. In that instant, the guard’s professional demeanor vanished, replaced by open contempt.
“Hey, I’m talking to you. You deaf or something?”
Zina’s brow furrowed. I’m here for a medical consultation.”
“A consultation? You?” The guard let out a derisive laugh. “A little girl like you? That’s rich. Get lost. This isn’t the place for
you.
As he was shooing her away, a group of people approached.
The guard’s sour expression immediately brightened when he saw the person in the lead. He practically tripped over himself to open the door.
“Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair, welcome! Please, right this way. You’re the first to arrive,”
Seeing the family pause, the guard looked confused.
Then, Rosie, trailing behind her mother, burst into laughter.
“Zina, what are you doing here? Did you get kicked out?”
Hearing this, the guard’s face paled. He stammered, “I–I’m sorry, Ms. Sinclair, I didn’t realize she was with your family. I was just-
“Hold on,” Rosie cut in, her smile turning cruel. “She used to be a Sinclair. Not anymore.”
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She leaned in, her voice carrying. “Turns out, she was just an impostor. I’m the real Sinclair daughter, Right, Mom and Dad?”
“Of course,” Kevin Sinclair chimed in, beaming with pride at his daughter’s arrogant display.
Anyone working here was sharp enough to read between the lines and instantly understood the family drama
The guand’s forced smile vanished, replaced by cold disdain.
“See? I knew it,” he sneered. “Dressed like a beggar. I can’t believe she tried to pass herself off as a doctor. She was probably trying to sneak in and cause trouble.”
“Oh, Zina, you shouldn’t use such excuses,” Rosie said, her voice dripping with fake concern, loud enough for others to hear. “Being a doctor is a noble profession.”
Her performance drew a crowd, and soon, people were pointing at Zina, some even pulling out their phones.
“She looks so young. How could she possibly be a doctor here?”
“Doesn’t she know who lives in this building? She’s got a death wish. pulling a stunt like this.”
“Look at what she’s wearing. She’s probably just trying to find a sugar daddy”
The whispers were loud and unfiltered, meant to be heard.
Rosie could barely contain her grin. She gave a dismissive wave of her hand. “Well, Zina, I’m so sorry, Looks like you won’t be getting in today. We have things to do, so we’ll just be on our way.”
With that, she looped her arm through Kevin’s, and the family of three walked into the building under the guard’s deferential gaze.
The onlookers, their main event over, didn’t want to cause trouble. After a few more judgmental murmurs, they dispersed.
Zina was left standing alone, watching the Sinclairs disappear inside. She shook her head slightly.
Just then, the guard started harassing her again.
A lecherous glint appeared in his eyes.
“But… if you really want to get inside, maybe we can work something out…”
“Get your filthy hands off me”
The disgust in Zina’s eyes was unmistakable as his hand reached for her.
In a flash, she slapped it away. With her other hand, hidden from view, she expertly flicked two silver needles into his side.
The guard cried out in pain and stumbled backward.
“What did you do, you bitch!”
“A mouth like yours is a liability. You reap what you sow.”
Leaving him with that cryptic warning, Zina glanced up at the towering skyscraper and shook her head with a sigh.
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So much for that, she thought.
Zina walked away, ignoring the guard’s curses.
At the corner, she pulled out her phone. The mission status on the screen was still a prominent green “Accepted”
Her finger hovered over the ‘Decline” button when a shout cut through the air.
“A kid collapsed over here!”
“Where are his parents? Why is a child this young all alone?”
“Someone call 911! If something happens to him, his family will be devastated!”
The orderly street erupted into chaos. Everyone was in a panic, but no one was actually approaching the boy on the ground.
Zina didn’t hesitate. She darted through the crowd toward the boy, whose lips were turning blue.
“Hey, what are you doing, kid?” a man nearby grabbed her arm to stop her.
He shook his head and spoke in a low, conspiratorial tone. “I wouldn’t get involved if I were you. You’re young. What if they try to blame you?”
“It’s fine. But thank you.” Zina said, shaking her head. She pulled away and resolutely walked to the boy’s side.
The boy’s eyes were squeezed shut, as if he’d endured immense pain before passing out. He was in shock.
This is bad
Zina’s expression grew grim. She moved to start CPR, but just as her hands were in position, a figure shot out from nowhere and tackled her.
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