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

he was taking bribes from higher up

I

kids look like they’re just college-aged. Must be

My. Greyson doesn’t have any children, so that

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

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

disturbed ants, and Gerald sighs. “God save us from gossiping

employees.”

march to Gerald’s office, and Gerald invites me to take a seat. Coraline remains standing as another man enters the office room. He looks way more pleasant than Mr. Crane the ex-manager,

on his face.

moments, Miss. Coraline,” Gerald says, settling into his seat, “Mr.

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

leave the office, leaving me

point at Gerald, “owe

you want,”

this is the company I’m supposed to

“Correct.”

why didn’t the manager know who I

it is because you never

the twenty-first century, there are such things called photographs. Could’ve texted him a picture of

yourself,” Gerald argues and it takes all my

and jumps to the next question, “Who

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