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?”

good, I hated that

that he was taking bribes from higher up to get them on the board.”

I

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

Greyson doesn’t have any children, so that might be the only possibility.”

anyways? The girl and the boy? They look

“Pray, tell me, why are you not at work? This is a company, not a

the crowd scurries off like disturbed ants, and Gerald sighs. “God

employees.”

Gerald invites me to take a seat. Coraline remains standing as another man enters the office

on his face.

head of our interview board, will be having you in a few moments, Miss. Coraline,” Gerald says, settling into his

course, Miss, please follow me,” Mr. Maddock gestures at Coraline, who sends me a nervous glance. I give her a smile, hoping that it would alleviate her worry. She looks clearly shaken from the incident outside, and I don’t blame her one

office, leaving me and Gerald alone finally.

at Gerald, “owe

questions you want,” Gerald replies.

company I’m supposed to be

“Correct.”

why didn’t the manager

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

there are such things called photographs. Could’ve texted him a picture of me saying, ‘hey, head’s

and it takes all my strength not to roll

and jumps to the

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