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 that hard-ass.”

bribes from higher up to get them on the

riddance I say.”

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

any children, so

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

tell me, why are

ants, and Gerald

employees.”

to take a seat. Coraline remains standing as another man enters the

on his face.

be having you in a few moments, Miss. Coraline,” Gerald says, settling into his seat, “Mr. Maddock you know the drill.”

give her a smile, hoping that it would alleviate her worry. She looks clearly shaken from the

leave the office, leaving me and Gerald alone finally.

Gerald, “owe me an explanation.”

you want,” Gerald

this is the company I’m supposed to be

“Correct.”

why didn’t the manager

is because you never showed up here to

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

could’ve visited the company to formally introduce yourself,” Gerald argues and

I mutter instead and jumps to the next question, “Who

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