My Husband's Affair My Anniversary Gift (Lily and David) novel Chapter 333

Jabco pressed the elevator button again.

Nothing.

He stared at the numbers above the door, watching them crawl down, one floor at a time. The elevator was going down to the ground floor first, then it would come back up. It felt unbearably slow.

His mind wasn’t on the numbers.

It was on Riyana’s face.

Her red eyes.

The way she didn’t wait for him.

The way she walked ahead without looking back.

Why didn’t she wait?

He clenched his jaw, his fingers tightening into fists. A strange uneasiness settled in his chest, heavy and sharp. Something wasn’t right. He knew her too well to ignore that look in her eyes.

Finally, the elevator arrived.

The doors slid open and Jabco stepped inside immediately, pressing the ground floor button without hesitation.

The doors closed, trapping him with his thoughts.

The ride felt longer than it should have.

“Damn it,” he muttered under his breath, impatient.

As soon as the elevator stopped and the doors opened, he rushed out, his long strides quick and tense.

Outside the entrance, bright lights reflected off polished floors. Cristo and the rest of the bodyguards were standing there, alert as always.

Jabco scanned the area.

His heart sank.

She wasn’t there.

“Where is Riyana?” he demanded sharply, his eyes moving from face to face.

Cristo blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Mrs. Grey isn’t here? She didn’t come out.”

“What?” Jabco snapped, his voice rising instantly. “How is that possible? She got into the elevator in front of me.”

Cristo shook his head quickly. “No, boss. She hasn’t come out.”

Jabco grabbed Cristo by the collar without thinking, pulling him forward. “Then where is she?”

“I swear, boss,” Cristo said urgently, his hands raised slightly. “She didn’t come out.”

Jabco released him, breathing hard. Panic crept in before he could stop it. He pulled out his phone and dialed her number immediately.

It rang.

Once.

Twice.

No answer.

“Riyana,” he said into the phone, his voice low and tight. “Pick up.”

He ended the call and turned sharply. “Search. Now.”

Cristo nodded instantly and signaled the others. The bodyguards began moving, scanning the area, spreading out.

Then they stopped.

Cristo’s eyes fixed on something behind Jabco.

“Boss,” he said quickly, pointing. “She’s there.”

Jabco turned.

And there she was.

She turned slightly. “And this is my husband, Joyce Meyer.”

Joyce looked stunned. “Wait… Jabco Grey? The CEO of Grey Corporation?”

Jabco nodded once. “That’s right.”

“Oh my goodness,” Joyce said, clearly excited. “It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Grey.”

He reached out eagerly.

Jabco shook his hand politely.

“She’s my university friend,” Riyana explained, noticing Jabco’s questioning glance. “We ran into each other just now. They’re here on vacation, staying at this hotel.”

“I see,” Jabco said.

He gave a brief nod. “Enjoy your stay. Hope We’ll meet again.”

Then, without waiting, he gently but firmly guided Riyana toward the car.

“For now,” he added calmly, “I’m taking my wife home.”

April smiled, nodding. “Of course.”

“Bye, sweetie,” Riyana said softly, reaching out to touch the little girl’s cheek.

The child beamed at her.

“She likes you,” April said warmly.

Riyana chuckled softly, waving goodbye before getting into the car.

Jabco followed her in and closed the door.

Cristo immediately got into the driver’s seat and started the engine. The other cars pulled in behind them, the security team moving smoothly.

The car drove off into the night.