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CHAPTER 41

Author: Joe Honey
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-24 01:27:49

“Alright Tiller, make sure all the board members are seated before I arrive. It's a very important meeting.” Adrian shouted with his phone held close to his ear.

The caller replied and he affirmed.

“That's true I will be there shortly”. He replied and hung up.

Descending the stairs with his briefcase in his hand, I stood firmly by the side of the door, waiting for him. I held the hem of my nightie nervously gulping hard. I had stood there for close to an hour before he showed up. He frowned when he saw me and I did the same thing.

“Jenny, I am in a hurry right now so you will have to wait till I come back”. He said carelessly heading to the exit door.

“No, no, just hear me out first………….

Bang!!!

He slammed the door behind me and that was it. Just like that, he was gone, leaving the house silent except for the sound of the ticking clock. I stood still for a few seconds, looking at the door, hoping he would probably come back and hear me out. But the silence only lingered, grasping me l
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