The elevator arrived at the basement level.

Just as Sabrina was about to step inside, Tyrone gently clasped her wrist and murmured, “Hold on. I have something to tell you."

“Release me!" Sabrina responded frigidly. "I have no desire to engage in conversation with you."

“Just a few moments,” Tyrone persisted.

Sabrina rolled her eyes with an irritated sigh, her glance momentarily flitting toward Bettie.