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?”

hated

taking bribes from higher up to get

riddance I

just college-aged. Must be relatives

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

are those two anyways? The girl and the boy? They look

leave the crowd, Gerald turns to them and says, “Pray, tell me, why are you

ants, and Gerald

employees.”

as another man enters the office room. He looks way more pleasant than Mr. Crane

on his face.

the head of our interview board, will be having you in a few moments, Miss. Coraline,”

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

the office, leaving me

at Gerald,

any questions you want,” Gerald

I’m

“Correct.”

didn’t the manager know who I

an unimpressed look. “Perhaps it is because you never showed

told you I am not going to,” I point out, “besides, we’re in the twenty-first century, there are such things

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

mutter instead and jumps to the next question, “Who

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