Chapter 5 Growing up , Kylie had a strict rule from Felicia : the skills she learned from Felicia were for keeps , not for cash , at least not until she was married .
That included the stuff she picked up from the books at Felicias all off limits for making money .
And if she ever blabbed about their secret studies to anyone , including her adoptive mom , Amanda , Felicia warned , it could bring nothing but trouble .
In a past that didnt go down well , Craigs mom Jasmine needed a kidney transplant , which was going to hit them with a huge bill of about 300 thousand dollars .
Kylie couldnt handle seeing Craig so stressed , so she did a behind the scenes art restoration job at the price of 300 thousand dollars .
A couple of days after that , while shopping with Julie , a truck went rogue and headed straight for them .
Kylie didnt think twice ; she pushed Julie out of the way .
That was when her life took a sharp turn she ended up paralyzed from the chest down .
But in this life , those events were just bad memories that hadnt happened yet .
In her last life , Kylie never got to see Felicia again before she passed .
Holding Felicias letter now , with its familiar handwriting .
was too much .
Kylie couldnt hold back the tears ; they just fell , splashing onto the letter .
The letter revealed that Felicia had one last chance to divine the future , and shed bequeathed it to Kylie .
The reading was stark : a looming crisis that could have been fatal , or at the very least , it hinted that Kylie might not surpass three more years .
But since Kylie was reading the letter , it meant that she had avoided the catastrophe Felicia had foreseen .
Her future was no longer limited ; she was now free to explore whatever path she chose .
Felicias letter ended with a gentle note that theyd meet again if fate allowed , but not to force it .
Kylie remembered that she had wanted to learn how to read fortunes from Felicia when she was young , but Felicia always said it was better not to look too far into the future .
Although Kylie hadnt inherited Felicias ability to predict lifes twists and turns , she had a sixth sense of the vibes of ancient artifacts .
And that was where shed put her energy , diving deep into those ancient tomes of Felicias Oh , honey , whats up ? Why are you crying ? Noreens heartstrings tugged ; shed never been one to cry easily , but seeing her this way was plain upsetting.
Im good , Noreen , Kylie sniffled , a smile breaking through her tears .
Just missing Felicia something fierce .

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With Kylie momentarily out for the restroom , it hit Noreen and she seized the chance to call Trevor , You didnt upset Kylie at the city hall , did you ? Trevor , just packing up after a marathon day at Walters Group , was taken aback by the call Grandma ? What did she say about me ? Why would you think that ? Kylies quiet , but I can read between the lines , Noreen said pointedly .
I know when somethings eating at her .
I didnt do a thing .
Trevor defended himself , his hand massaging his temple as he headed for the elevator .
Trevors mind raced .
A fleeting glint of suspicion crossed his eyes .
Whats Kylie after , exactly ? I thought shed stick to the terms of the agreement since weve signed the contract , but now it seems she has other plans .
See that you didnt .
Noreen admonished .
And youre coming to get her tonight .
Dont forget what I told you make me a great grandma soon .
Trevor just rolled his eyes , the familiar burden of his grandmothers expectations settling on his shoulders .
The elevator doors closed , leaving just him and Zach inside .
Zach had been off in his own world ever since theyd returned from the Walters residence .
Trevor couldnt help but notice , Whats with you ? he asked , a hint of concern in his voice .
1/2 0 2:05 PM Chapter 5 Zachs face twisted into a grimace as he fingered the pearl pendant around his neck .
I cant get what Kylie said out of my head .
She made it seem like this thing is … I dont know , haunted or something .
Its just an old piece , right ? It cant be cursed .
Trevors brow arched , his expression cooling as he thought Kylie might be a fraud .
Dont let her get to you , he said , his tone leaving no room for argument .
Zach nodded , the weight of worry lifting .
Sure , sir .
Then Zach thought with a sigh of relief , Hes the boss .
If he says its nothing , I believe him .
Good news , anyway .
This pendant is a family treasure , meant to be passed down for generations .
The elevator was dropping like a rock , but then it hit a rough patch around the twenty something floors .
The lights danced around before they steadied up again .
They brushed it off as a little hiccup , but then the thing started to plummet , way faster than it shouldve been .
Even Trevor , who was usually as chill as they come , looked a bit rattled .
Dude ! Zach cried to himself , his eyes bulging , Not the way I saw my day going down , right ? The elevator plunged into darkness .
Zachs voice echoed , a mix of panic and disbelief .
Mr.
Walters ! Hold it together .
Trevor commanded , his voice steady despite the situation .
Just when they braced for the worst, the elevator screeched to a stop .
The lights flickered back on , casting a surreal glow over The scene Zach , now huddled in a corner , looked up at Trevor , who stood unscathed , his gaze sharper than the situation warranted .
Zach then took the pearl pendant down and glanced at it , a strange sense of unease settling in .
This is … off , he muttered , pulling it off to examine it closer .
Ms.
Lampard wasnt just yanking my chain , was she ? Trevor , not one to entertain such notions , looked to the ceiling .
Get the engineering team on this .
They need to check every elevator , and make sure were not having a repeat performance tomorrow .
Sure , Zach replied , his voice still shaky .
Exiting the elevator , Zach , not quite back to his usual self , asked , Mr.
Walters , could you check with Ms.
Lampard ? I mean , about this pendant .
Should I still be wearing it ? Trevor glanced at the pendant , its quality undeniable .
Keep it .
It was just a glitch .
He dismissed Zachs words with a wave of his hand .
Zach nodded , determination in his eyes .
Ill get on the fix .
His mind raced .
It seems like the engineering team has their work cut out for them .
Theyve given Mr.
Walters a heart- stopping ride .
Time for them to earn their keep and ensure every elevator was in perfect shape for the next day .
Trevor strolled into the Walters residence , surprised to see his grandma , who usually wasnt too thrilled with him , all smiles with Kylie as they watched some reality dating show .
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