1. A reveal.

Gerald sighs, “I guess we have some things to talk about.”

“Damn right we do,” I step closer to him, “like who the hell you actually are? I thought you were a butler.”

“It is my role at times,” Gerald replied, looking tired, “Young master, perhaps we can talk about this later. Right now, I believe that the lady you accompanied here today has got an interview to attend to.”

We both turn to look at Coraline, who is looking like she had no idea what was happening.

“Of course,” Gerald continues, “that is if the young lady still desires to have a position within the company. I can imagine an experience like the one she had the misfortune of witnessing today might deter her. Miss. Coraline, would you like to have the interview now, after everything?”

The direct address startles Coraline out of her thoughts, “um, yes, sure. If you have me,” she adds quickly, “I can do the interview.”

“Very well, both of you follow me.”

We do as he says and trudge toward the Zelt Technologies building. The whole altercation from before happened outside, and already, there was a group of people gathered at the entrance, whispering amongst themselves. As we enter the building, I hear some of their conversations.

“Who are they?”

“Mr. Manson said they were close associates with Mr. Greyson.”

“Must be some big shots for Mr. Mason to fire Mr. Crane like that.”

“Wait, Mr. Crane is fired?”

I hated that hard-ass.”

he was taking bribes from higher up to

riddance I say.”

they’re just college-aged. Must be relatives to Mr.

doesn’t have any children, so that

anyways? The girl and the boy? They look like kids.”

Gerald turns to them and says, “Pray, tell me, why

ants, and Gerald

employees.”

invites me to take a seat. Coraline remains standing as another man enters the office room. He looks way more pleasant than Mr. Crane

on his

interview board, will be having you in a few moments, Miss. Coraline,” Gerald says, settling into his seat, “Mr.

that it would alleviate her worry. She looks clearly shaken from the incident outside, and I don’t blame her one bit for it. Had it not been for Gerald, I believe that the security guards would’ve carried out Mr. Crane’s orders without any protests.

the office, leaving me

Gerald, “owe me an explanation.”

any questions you want,” Gerald replies.

I’m supposed to be the COO, right?”

“Correct.”

didn’t the manager know

an unimpressed look. “Perhaps it is because you never showed up here to accept your duties.”

to,” I point out, “besides, we’re in the twenty-first century, there are such things called photographs. Could’ve texted him a picture of me

to formally introduce yourself,” Gerald argues and it takes all my strength not to

jumps to

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